Metal Polishing Equipment Operator
きんぞくけんませつびおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operator in manufacturing sites who operates polishing machines and buffs to finish surfaces and achieve dimensional accuracy on metal products.
Description
Metal polishing equipment operators work in factories, operating polishing equipment such as grinders, buffing machines, and shot blast devices to smoothly finish the surfaces of parts and products. They appropriately select and replace abrasives, grinding wheels, and buffs, and adjust processing conditions to achieve finishes that meet specified drawings and quality standards. They regularly inspect dimensions and surface roughness, correct defects, perform machine maintenance, and check safety devices. Since the work involves noise and dust, wearing protective gear and managing environmental equipment is important.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks will be automated due to advances in automation and robotics, skilled operators' techniques will continue to be required for high-precision finishing and equipment troubleshooting, with steady demand expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Polishing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Daily Machine Inspection and Simple Maintenance / Dimensional Inspection / Operation of Grinders and Polishing Machines / Selection and Replacement of Grinding Wheels and Buffs
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Blueprint Reading Ability / Safety and Health Management (Dust Control) / Surface Treatment Processes
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to detect minute surface roughness or dimensional deviations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to standing work, machine handling, and prolonged manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks, so highly novel ideas are not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
Aliases
- Buff Polishing Operator
- Metal Buff Finishing Worker
- Polishing Operator
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