Press Setup Worker
プレスだんどりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing specialist who installs dies on press machines, performs adjustments and test runs, and prepares for mass production processing.
Description
Press setup workers install and secure dies used in metal press machines, adjust striking force and position, and conduct trial pressing to achieve the specified product shape and dimensions. They measure and check the dimensions and strike marks of trial products, making fine adjustments to clearance and stroke as needed. Once mass production conditions are set, they monitor the production line, maintain quality, perform re-setup in case of defects, and ensure safe and stable production. They collaborate with production technology, maintenance, and quality control departments, and respond to the introduction of high-speed and labor-saving equipment.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving technologies advance die change efficiency, the demand for skilled technicians capable of high-precision production preparation in short times remains high, emphasizing skill inheritance and equipment adaptability.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Setup Worker → Senior Setup Worker → Setup Leader → Production Technology Engineer → Production Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Die Installation/Removal / Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometer) / Press Machine Operation / Safety Device Inspection and Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Understanding / Production Management / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For maintaining dimensional accuracy and product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for installing dies and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with little need for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Press Machine Work Supervisor
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Metal Press Setup Worker
- Press Machine Setup Worker
Related Jobs
- Die Maker
- Press Machine Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Welder