Profile grinder operator
ぷろふぁいるぐらいんだーこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates general-purpose or NC-controlled profile grinders to precisely grind and finish the surfaces of metal products and mold parts.
Description
Profile grinder operators use profile grinders (contour grinding machines) to precisely grind and finish the contour shapes of metal products and mold parts. They read drawings or CAD/CAM data, select and replace grinding wheels, set up machines, and configure grinding conditions. After grinding, they inspect dimensions and surface conditions using calipers, micrometers, and surface roughness testers, making fine adjustments as necessary. Programming NC-controlled machines, machine maintenance, and quality control are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for high-precision parts, the need for skilled profile grinding workers is expected to remain stable. Advances in automation and NC control will require advanced skills in machine operation and quality management.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Grinding machine operator apprentice → Profile grinder operator → Senior profile grinder operator → Mold maintenance staff → QC/quality control staff → Equipment maintenance technician
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Drawing interpretation (dimensional tolerances) / Grinding wheel selection, replacement, and adjustment / Profile grinder operation / Surface roughness measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance knowledge / CAD/CAM / NC programming / Quality control (QC7 tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High-precision grinding processing requires grasping and adjusting minute errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically follows established processing procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Test: Grinding and Abrasive Worker (Grade 2)
- National Skills Test: Grinding and Abrasive Worker (Grade 3)
Aliases
- Grinding machine operator
- Profile grinding worker
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