Precious Metal Lathe Worker
ききんぞくひきものしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that machines precious metal rods, rings, etc., using a lathe for cutting to produce parts for jewelry and ornaments.
Description
Precious metal lathe workers are specialists who machine precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum using lathe equipment to produce parts for jewelry and accessories. Based on drawings or design sketches, they select tools, adjust cutting conditions, and strictly manage dimensional accuracy and surface finish. They add manual fine adjustments and polishing to enhance the quality as ornaments. The work often involves small parts, requiring skilled handiwork and high attention to detail. Workplaces are workshops or factories, where safety measures suited to the work environment and materials are necessary.
Future Outlook
Due to the diversification of the jewelry market and demand for luxury brands, the need for craftsmen skilled in precise precious metal processing remains stable to slightly increasing, though successor shortages pose a challenge. The introduction of automation technology and CAD/CAM is expected to elevate the roles of skilled workers.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / Has a strong attention to detail / High concentration
Work Style
Craftsman / Factory Employment / Made-to-Order Production / Small Batch Multi-Variety Production / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Precious Metal Lathe Worker → Chief Craftsman → Lead Craftsman → Master Craftsman
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cutting Condition Setting / Dimensional Measurement / Lathe Operation / Polishing Finishing Technique
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / English (for Overseas Brands) / Precious Metal Knowledge / Tool Grinding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine dimensional accuracy is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Since most work is done individually, interaction with others is minimal. |
Aliases
- Jewelry Lathe Operator
- Precious Metal Lathe Operator
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