Plant Maintenance Staff
ぷらんとほぜんがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving inspection, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing plant equipment to maintain stable operation.
Description
Plant maintenance staff are responsible for regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and failure repairs of equipment in factory plants such as chemical, manufacturing, and power generation facilities. They monitor the operational status of mechanical devices, piping, and instrumentation equipment, detect and respond to abnormalities early to maintain uptime. In case of failures, they analyze causes, perform parts replacement or repairs, and also engage in developing maintenance plans and improvement proposals. Safety management and regulatory compliance are also important roles.
Future Outlook
Demand for personnel to support stable operations is high, and expertise will be increasingly required with the expansion of predictive maintenance technologies using IoT and AI.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Equipment Introduction Projects / Factory work / Night shifts / On-site work / Shift work
Career Path
Maintenance Staff → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Department Head → Equipment Engineer → Production Technology
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Instrumentation Equipment / Disassembly and Assembly of Mechanical Devices / Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Technology / Failure Diagnosis / Lubrication Work / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Improvement Proposals / IoT Monitoring / Predictive Maintenance Technology / Vendor Coordination
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss subtle signs of abnormalities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of physically demanding work such as moving around the plant and replacing parts. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying failure causes and quick repair responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows existing procedures, so creative thinking is rarely required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because on-site response is more central than advanced numerical calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician
- Grade 2 Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Equipment Maintenance Staff
- Plant Maintenance Engineer
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