Projection Welder
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job specializing in projection welding, where electrodes are applied to metal parts and current and pressure are applied to join them.
Description
Projection welders are specialists who apply electrodes to protrusions (projections) provided on metal parts and join the parts by locally heating and plastically deforming them through pressurization and energization. They are mainly used for areas requiring multi-point welding in automotive parts, electronic components, etc., and perform operations of presses and dedicated welding machines, setting of welding conditions, parts setup, and quality inspections. The work requires high attention to detail and a certain level of physical strength, and skills and experience essential for maintaining stable quality on production lines are important.
Future Outlook
While automation and robotization in recent years have advanced the automation of welding equipment, the demand for skilled technicians handling fine adjustments and quality control remains steadily high. Amid labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population, the value of personnel capable of maintaining automation equipment and supporting the introduction of new products is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Full-time Employee / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work
Career Path
On-Site Welding Operator → Welder → Process Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Knowledge of Metal Materials and Parts Structures / Weld Inspection / Welding Condition Setting / Welding Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Machine Adjustment / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Welding Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because misalignment of welding points or mistakes in condition settings lead to quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it involves work in predetermined processes, creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Since it only involves simple numerical settings and no advanced quantitative analysis is needed. |
Related Qualifications
- JIS Welding Technician
- National Skills Test Welding (Resistance Welding)
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