Metal Materials and Products Polisher
きんぞくざいりょうせいひんけんまこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that polishes the surfaces of metal materials and products to achieve a smooth and glossy finish.
Description
Metal materials and products polishers are specialists who grind and polish burrs, scratches, and irregularities on the surfaces of metal parts and products. They use polishing tools such as buffs, grinding stones, sandpaper, and polishing discs, as well as polishing machines, to finish surfaces smoothly through manual work or machine operation. This work ensures dimensional accuracy, gloss, and smoothness for products used in a wide range of fields such as automotive parts, building materials, and electronic components. During operations, it is important to wear protective gear and prevent the scattering of grinding powder, and both work efficiency and quality control are required.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and robotization in manufacturing, simple tasks tend to be mechanized, but demand for skilled workers continues in fields requiring high-quality finishes.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Production / Manual and Machine Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Polishing Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Process Manager → Quality Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Buff Polishing Technique / Grinding and Polishing Machine Operation / Polishing Tool Operation / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / Forklift Operation / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to finish without missing minute surface defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and physical labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not highly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The main task is to carry out given work procedures, with limited initiative. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are few, and the focus is on reading basic measurement values. |
Aliases
- Metal Polisher
- Polisher
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