Portland Cement Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures Portland cement using limestone, clay, etc. as raw materials through calcination and pulverization processes.
Description
Portland cement manufacturing workers measure and blend raw materials such as limestone and clay, perform high-temperature calcination in a rotary kiln, and produce cement products by pulverizing the obtained clinker. In the manufacturing process, they maintain product quality through chemical composition analysis and management of calcination temperature and pulverization particle size, while also handling dust countermeasures, equipment inspections, maintenance, and safety and health management. Furthermore, tasks include bagging for shipment, storage in silos, and creating shipping records.
Future Outlook
While influenced by fluctuations in construction demand, with decarbonization and strengthening environmental regulations, demand for cement manufacturing technicians skilled in energy efficiency improvements and environmentally friendly production using alternative raw materials is on an increasing trend.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor/Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader/Line Leader → Manufacturing Technician → Quality Control Staff → Plant Engineer → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Clinker Pulverization / Equipment Maintenance / Kiln Operation / Raw Material Pulverization and Blending
Recommended Skills
Dust Control Technology / Machine Maintenance / Reading English Technical Literature / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in raw material blending, calcination temperature management, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for handling heavy raw materials, prolonged standing work, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are routine and there is little need for generating new ideas. |
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