Metal Nitriding Worker
きんぞくちっかこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technician responsible for the nitriding process that diffuses nitrogen into the surface of metal parts to harden them.
Description
Metal nitriding workers are specialists who use heat treatment furnaces to diffuse nitrogen into the surface of metal parts, improving wear resistance and fatigue strength. They load parts into nitriding furnaces, set parameters such as temperature, gas flow rate, and processing time, perform cooling and cleaning after treatment, and conduct quality inspections such as hardness tests and hardening depth measurements. Maintenance and inspection of equipment, gas safety management, and record-keeping are also important tasks. As essential personnel for producing high-function parts like automotive components, aircraft parts, and electronic components, accurate and stable processing skills are required.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for high-function parts such as automotive, aerospace, and electronic components, the importance of surface treatment technicians will grow. Expectations include advancements in quality requirements, development of technologies to comply with environmental regulations, and increasing needs for automation and labor-saving.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Processing / Manufacturer Employment / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Metal Heat Treatment Worker → Chief Technician → Quality Control → Equipment Maintenance → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Heat Treatment Furnace Operation / Quality Inspection (Hardness Test) / Safety Management / Temperature and Gas Control
Recommended Skills
Metal Materials Knowledge / Process Improvement / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to surface modification conditions determine quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because work in high-temperature environments and handling of heavy metal parts are required. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to investigate equipment troubles and causes of defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many standardized processes, there are few opportunities to demonstrate new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician
Aliases
- Nitriding Process Technician
- Nitriding Worker
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- Heat Treatment Supervisor
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