Metallurgical (Yakin) Engineer (Excluding Development Engineers)
やきんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Metallurgical engineers operate blast furnaces, converters, electric furnaces, etc., at steel mills and non-ferrous metal factories, performing melting, refining, and composition adjustment of metal raw materials, and are responsible for quality control and safety management as technical professionals.
Description
Metallurgical engineers (excluding development engineers) operate equipment such as blast furnaces, converters, and electric furnaces in iron and steel and non-ferrous metal smelting plants, handling raw material blending, melting, decarburization, desulfurization, and alloy addition to mass-produce metal products with specified composition and properties. They monitor quality through temperature control, pressure management, sampling, and metal analysis, and handle equipment maintenance inspections and troubleshooting. They also contribute to improving production efficiency, reducing costs, implementing safety and environmental measures, and collaborate with teams to achieve stable production.
Future Outlook
With the introduction of environmental regulations and decarbonization technologies, the demand for efficiency improvements and low-carbon technologies in smelting processes is increasing, and the demand for metallurgical engineers is expected to be maintained to a certain extent. Due to industry changes such as reorganization of domestic steel mills and increasing dependence on overseas production, there will be a need for personnel with diverse skills.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Night shifts / Shift work / Team work / Wear safety equipment
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Metallurgical Engineer → Shift Leader → Line Manager → Plant Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Furnace Operation / Metal Analysis / Pressure and Temperature Control / Safety Management / Sampling
Recommended Skills
Cost Management / English Literature Reading / Materials Testing / Process Control / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical judgment of raw material composition and manufacturing conditions is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute composition errors directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for standing work in high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes during equipment troubles or quality abnormalities is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Metallurgical Smelting Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Smelting Engineer
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