Press Worker (Metal Products Manufacturing)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Worker who shapes metal sheets or strips using a press machine to process parts and products.

Description

Press Worker (Metal Products Manufacturing) is a job that uses press machines to punch, bend, draw, and otherwise process metal materials according to dies. Responsible for material setup, die changes, dimensional measurement and quality inspection of processed products, machine maintenance and inspection, safety management, maintaining processing accuracy and production efficiency.

Future Outlook

While simple tasks will be replaced by robots due to advances in IoT and automation, demand will continue for skilled workers in die adjustment, quality control, etc.

Personality Traits

High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Day Shift / Factory Work / Night Shift / Shift Work

Career Path

Junior Press Operator → Senior Press Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Production Technology Engineer

Required Skills

Die Installation and Replacement / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Press Machine Operation / Product Inspection and Dimensional Measurement

Recommended Skills

Basic PC Operation / Production Management System Operation / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy High attention to detail is needed for dimensional accuracy and defect prevention.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mostly routine work, creative thinking is not highly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Forklift Operator
  • Machine Maintenance Skills Technician

Aliases

  • Press Machine Operator
  • Press Operator

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