Pig Iron Casting Worker
せんてついものこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that melts pig iron and pours it into molds to manufacture metal products.
Description
Pig iron casting workers melt pig iron in cupola furnaces and pour it into sand molds or metal molds to produce castings. The work involves making molds, pouring, cooling, removing from molds, finishing processes such as fettling and polishing, and inspection. It requires careful attention and skills to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality of products in high-temperature environments and while operating heavy equipment. Safety management and control of casting conditions are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, demand is flat to decreasing, but there is steady demand for skilled workers as the need for high-quality cast products remains strong.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Pig iron casting worker → Group leader → Factory manager → Production technology engineer
Required Skills
Casting machine operation / Finishing processing / Metal melting / Mold making technology / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Casting design using CAD / Safety management knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing fine defects leads to quality issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength to handle heavy metals and tools. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to frequent work in high-temperature environments and under noise, imposing physical and mental stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows existing work procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it relies more on experience and intuition than specialized calculations. |
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