Metal Pipe Casting Worker
きんぞくかんちゅうぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technical job that melts metal materials and pours them into sand molds or metal molds to form pipe-shaped metal pipes.
Description
Metal pipe casting workers melt metals such as iron and cast steel at high temperatures and pour them into sand molds or metal molds to produce pipe-shaped castings. They handle everything from raw material blending and melting furnace management, mold assembly and shaping, pouring, mold breaking after solidification, finishing by deburring and machining, and dimensional inspection. Knowledge of safety management, equipment maintenance, and quality control is also required.
Future Outlook
While production equipment is becoming more automated and labor-saving, skilled technicians are essential for line startup and troubleshooting. Stable job openings are expected due to demand for pipes in infrastructure.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Metal Pipe Casting Worker Apprentice → Metal Pipe Casting Worker → Group Leader → Casting Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Deburring and Finishing / Dimensional Inspection / Melting Furnace Operation / Mold Making / Pouring and Solidification Management
Recommended Skills
Crane Operation (Slinging) / Mold Design Using CAD / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Welding Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute defects lead to product defects |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work in high-temperature environments requires a lot of physical strength |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows prescribed work procedures |
Related Qualifications
- Casting Technician (1st, 2nd, 3rd grade)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Cast Pipe Worker
- Pipe Casting Worker
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