Metal Materials Polisher
きんぞくざいりょうけんまこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job in manufacturing sites that polishes and finishes the surfaces of metal products, removes burrs, and imparts smoothness and gloss.
Description
Metal materials polishers are specialists who use tools and machines such as buffs, grinders, and sandpaper to remove burrs, oxide films, weld marks, and other residues from the surfaces of metal products, creating smooth and uniform surfaces. The work combines manual operations and mechanical polishing, performing mirror finishing or matte processing according to the required finishing precision. They proceed with operations while checking surface roughness using measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers), thoroughly implementing safety and health management, and using dust masks and protective gear. In factories and metal processing sites, they handle critical processes that determine product quality, requiring teamwork and adherence to instructions.
Future Outlook
With the growing demand for higher quality in manufacturing, high-precision polishing skills remain in demand. Even as automation and robotic polishing advance, the value of manual fine finishing techniques is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Manual and Machine Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Polishing Worker → Senior Polisher → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Deburring Polishing Technique / Polishing Tool Operation / Precision Measurement / Safety and Health Knowledge (Dust Mask, Protective Gear)
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Material Properties / Polishing Machine Operation / Weld Mark and Oxide Film Removal Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to detect and process minute irregularities and scratches without missing them. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is frequent handling of heavy parts and prolonged standing work, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Polishing work follows set procedures, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical calculations are almost unnecessary. |
Aliases
- Buff Polisher
- Metal Polisher
- Surface Finisher
Related Jobs
- Grinding Machine Operator
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- Welder