Plating Coloring Worker
めっきちゃくしょくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who applies plating to the surface of metal products and performs surface treatments tailored to purposes such as coloring, rust prevention, and decoration.
Description
Plating coloring workers handle plating the surfaces of metal products using chemical agents or electrochemical methods, and further apply color tones through processes such as dyeing and anodizing treatments. The work processes include degreasing and cleaning, plating bath adjustment (pH and temperature management), coloring treatment, film thickness measurement, and appearance inspection. During work, handling of chemical agents and safety and health management are important, and quality is ensured through inspections using measuring instruments and data recording.
Future Outlook
With the increasing sophistication of automobiles and electronic devices, demand for high-precision surface treatment technologies is expected to remain steady or grow. Expertise in environmental regulations and adaptation to new materials will be required.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room Operations / Factory Work / Indoor Standing Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Plating Operator → Supervisor/Leader → Quality Control → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Surface Treatment Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Dimensional Measurement / Plating Bath Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / pH and Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Corrosion Engineering / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to avoid missing surface irregularities or defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to extensive prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Important for identifying causes of plating defects and implementing improvements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as the work basically follows prescribed processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Surface Treatment Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Plating Coloring Worker
- Plating Worker (Coloring)
Related Jobs
- Metal Polishing Worker
- Plating Inspector
- Plating Worker
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