NC Lapping Machine Operator
えぬしーらっぷばんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses NC lapping machines to polish and finish the surfaces of metal parts with high precision under numerical control.
Description
NC Lapping Machine Operators input or set machining programs into NC lapping machines, secure the workpiece, adjust polishing parameters, and finish metal parts' surfaces to high precision. During machining, they use micrometers and surface roughness testers for measurements to manage quality, handle tool changes and polishing material management, and perform machine inspections and simple maintenance. They comply with safety and health regulations and work in shifts based on production plans, collaborating with other processes.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing need for high-precision parts, but advanced skills and machine maintenance knowledge will be required as automation technologies advance.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
NC Lapping Machine Worker → Metal Processing Operator → Process Leader → Production Engineering Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Finishing Machining Technology / Measuring Instrument Operation / NC Programming / Safety and Quality Management / Tool Replacement and Edge Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / CAD/CAM Basics / Language Skills (English Document Reading)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To finish without missing minute surface irregularities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work follows procedures, so accuracy is valued more than creativity. |
Aliases
- CNC Lapping Machine Operator
- NC Lapping Machine Operator
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