Metal Powder Molding Worker
きんぞくふんまつせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures metal parts by filling metal powder into dies, pressure forming, and sintering.
Description
Metal powder molding workers blend and mix metal powders, pressure form them inside dies using molding machines, and then subject them to high-temperature treatment in sintering furnaces to produce metal parts with the specified strength and dimensional accuracy. The work includes powder feeding, management of molding pressure and temperature, quality inspection through precise measurements, and finishing processes as necessary. Production lines often combine machinery and manual labor, requiring knowledge of safety, hygiene, and process management.
Future Outlook
Powder metallurgy technology is seeing growing demand in automobiles, electronic components, and medical equipment fields, and its future prospects are expected with process automation and the development of high-function materials.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Metal Powder Molding Operator → Line Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Engineer → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Handling of metal powder / Press machine operation / Quality inspection / Sintering furnace operation
Recommended Skills
Maintenance technology / Process improvement / QC techniques / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because meticulous management of dimensions and density directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina due to a lot of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is limited as it follows prescribed work procedures. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly carries out work according to the given processes. |
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