Sifting Work (Ore Dressing, Coal Washing)
ふるいぶんこう（せんこう、せんたん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who crushes and grinds ore and separates and concentrates useful minerals using physical and chemical methods.
Description
Sifting Work (Ore Dressing, Coal Washing) involves crushing and grinding mined ore, and sorting and concentrating minerals using physical and chemical methods such as screening, heavy liquid, magnetic separation, and flotation. They operate and adjust machinery in the plant, collect samples, and conduct quality inspections to produce ore concentrates suitable for the smelting process. Work is performed in environments generating noise and dust, with thorough safety and health management, daily inspections, and instrument monitoring, while efficiently advancing processes through shift work.
Future Outlook
With stable resource supply and increasing demand for rare metals, the demand for ore dressing and coal washing technicians is expected to remain steady to some extent. Acquiring skills adapted to automation and digitalization will be important in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to cooperate in a team / Does not shy away from hard labor / Good at detailed work / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Heavy Object Handling / Indoor Work / Manufacturing / Shift
Career Path
Process Operator → Site Leader → Site Supervisor → Factory Management → Quality Control Technician / Equipment Maintenance Technician
Required Skills
Crusher and Grinder Operation / Flotation Operation / Safety and Health Management / Sample Collection and Weighing / Screening Operation / Sorting Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Chemical Analysis / Equipment Maintenance / PLC Operation / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise operations are required to improve the separation efficiency of fine minerals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and operating heavy machinery. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows established procedures, so little need for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex mathematical calculations. |
Aliases
- Coal Washing Worker
- Ore Dressing Worker
- Ore Processing Operator
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