Metal Silicon Refining Worker
きんぞくシリコンせいれんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job of manufacturing metal silicon from quartz or silica ore. Operates high-temperature electric furnaces, responsible for everything from raw material charging to melting, reduction, refining, and mold pouring.
Description
Metal silicon refining workers manufacture metal silicon by performing high-temperature reduction reactions in electric furnaces using silica ore or silica sand as raw materials. They handle raw material blending, control of furnace temperature and atmosphere, extraction of molten metal and injection into molds, quality inspection, and equipment inspection and maintenance. Due to hazards such as high temperatures, dust, and harmful gases, safety management and equipment maintenance skills are important.
Future Outlook
An increase in demand for high-purity silicon for semiconductors and solar cells is expected. Introduction of energy-saving and automation technologies is progressing, requiring advanced operation monitoring skills. Due to a shortage of skilled workers, skill inheritance and human resource development are challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Heavy Labor / Night Shifts / Shift / Team Work
Career Path
On-site Operator → Shift Leader/Leader → Factory Management Position → Metallurgical Engineer → Manufacturing Technology Development → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Electric Furnace Operation / Quality Inspection (Chemical Analysis) / Raw Material Blending / Safety Management / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Automation Control / Data Analysis / Equipment Maintenance / Metallurgical Process Knowledge / PLC Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute impurities greatly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength to work for long hours in high temperatures and handle heavy raw materials. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response is required when abnormalities occur inside the furnace. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of work in high-temperature and heavy labor environments, requiring endurance of mental and physical stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly focused on standardized process management, with little need for creative thinking. |
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- Crane Operator
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- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Metal Silicon Manufacturing Worker
- Silicon Refining Worker
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