Metal Rust Prevention Treatment Worker
きんぞくぼうせいしょりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that performs rust removal and pre-treatment on the surface of metal parts, and applies anti-rust paint or coating.
Description
Metal rust prevention treatment workers are specialists who perform surface treatments on metal parts such as steel and castings to remove and prevent rust. After conducting blasting operations using shot blast or sand blast, and pre-treatments such as degreasing and phosphate treatment with chemicals, they apply and dry anti-rust paints or organic/inorganic coatings. They measure film thickness and hardness, and manage to meet quality standards. There is demand in a wide range of fields including factories, plants, ships, and bridges, and they work while complying with safety and health regulations.
Future Outlook
From the perspective of prolonging infrastructure life and reducing environmental impact, the demand for high-performance anti-rust treatment will remain high in the future.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Compliance with Safety and Health / Factory Work / Indoor Standing Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Anti-Rust Treatment Worker → Metal Rust Prevention Treatment Worker → Team Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Coating Machine Operation / Degreasing Phosphate Treatment / Film Thickness Measurement Technique / Sand Blast / Shot Blast Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Corrosion Prevention Technology / English Literature Reading Ability / Painting Technician / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires management of thin coating film thickness and pre-treatment quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy metal parts and standing work require physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with little need for original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced calculations or quantitative analysis are not much required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
Aliases
- Anti-Rust Treatment Worker
- Anti-Rust Worker
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