Powder Metallurgy Forming Worker
ふんまつやきんせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Powder metallurgy forming workers fill metal powder into dies, press-form it, and heat it in sintering furnaces to manufacture high-strength parts.
Description
Powder metallurgy forming workers fill powdered metal materials into dedicated dies, form them using high-pressure presses, and then heat them in sintering furnaces to produce parts. The primary work involves mass-producing high-precision, high-strength parts used in a wide range of products, such as automotive parts, power tools, and precision machine components. Managing raw material composition, forming pressure, and sintering conditions directly impacts quality, making process management and quality inspection crucial. They perform a variety of tasks with attention to safety and hygiene, including operating large presses and sintering furnaces, managing dies, dimensional measurements, and visual inspections.
Future Outlook
Stable demand continues due to increasing needs for automotive parts and precision machine parts. Acquiring skills for high-performance parts will enhance future market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Powder Metallurgy Operator → Line Leader → Factory Manager → Production Technology → Quality Control
Required Skills
Press Forming Machine Operation / Quality Inspection (Dimensional Measurement) / Safety and Health Management / Sintering Furnace Temperature Management / Understanding Material Properties
Recommended Skills
Die Design (CAD) / Materials Mechanics / Process Improvement / QC Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work such as dimension and pressure management is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent handling of heavy objects and standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks with few new ideas. |
Aliases
- Powder Metal Forming Worker
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