Metal Smelting Engineer (Excluding Development Engineers)
きんぞくせいれんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving smelting metal ores and raw metals through high-temperature processing and chemical processes to adjust and produce purity and properties according to standards.
Description
Metal smelting engineers operate and monitor smelting furnaces (converters, electric furnaces, reduction furnaces, etc.), melt and react raw metals at high temperatures to remove unnecessary impurities, and ensure product quality. They appropriately control in-furnace temperature, pressure, and chemical composition, and regularly perform sampling and analysis. Equipment maintenance and inspection, safety management, and environmental measures are also important tasks that require skilled techniques and experience.
Future Outlook
While metal smelting, a core industry, is expected to have stable demand, automation and labor-saving advancements in equipment are progressing. Concerns over the aging and shortage of skilled technicians persist, so acquiring advanced process control and remote monitoring skills is required, and job demand remains stable and increasing.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / High safety awareness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior Engineer → Production Management → Quality Management → Plant Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Composition Analysis / Furnace Temperature and Pressure Management / Safety and Health Management / Sampling / Smelting Furnace Operation
Recommended Skills
PLC Control / Preventive Maintenance / Reading English Technical Literature / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to ensure product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Quick identification of causes and countermeasures for furnace failures or malfunctions are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to frequent work in harsh environments such as high temperatures and noise. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Smelting operations are routine, offering limited opportunities for creativity. |
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- Forklift Operation Skills Training
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- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Metal Smelting Worker
- Non-Ferrous Metal Smelting Engineer
- Smelting Technician
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