Nuclear Fuel Rod Manufacturing Worker
かくねんりょうぼうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Nuclear fuel rod manufacturing workers are specialists who manufacture, process, and inspect nuclear fuel rods used in nuclear power plants and elsewhere. They handle a series of processes from uranium pellet forming to filling and sealing into cladding tubes, welding, and final inspection, requiring high quality control and radiation protection.
Description
Nuclear fuel rod manufacturing workers produce fuel rods used in nuclear power plants by performing uranium pellet forming, sintering, machining, pellet filling into cladding tubes, seal welding, heat treatment, leak testing, radiation measurement, and more. They work in clean rooms or glove boxes, strictly managing quality according to work procedure manuals. Workers wear radiation protective clothing and protective gear, and are required to respond quickly in case of abnormalities.
Future Outlook
With the restart of domestic nuclear power plants and progress in developing small modular reactors, demand for specialized technicians is expected to remain stable. However, it is susceptible to the influence of energy policies and regulations, so caution is needed regarding stability.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Responsible / High Concentration / High Safety Awareness / Values Discipline
Work Style
Clean Room Work / Indoor Work / Manual Work / Shift Work / Wearing Safety Equipment
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Control Engineer → Production Technology Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Clean Room Work / Inspection and Measurement Technology / Machining / Pellet Forming and Sintering Technology / Radiation Measurement / Welding Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / Data Analysis / English Document Reading / Materials Engineering (Ceramics) / Welding Technician Qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze manufacturing processes and measurement results and use them to maintain quality. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | 微小な欠陥が重大な安全リスクにつながるため。 |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on routinized processes with little need for new idea generation. |
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- Slinging Skills Training
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