Press brake worker
ぷれすぶれーきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses dies to bend metal sheets and form product shapes.
Description
Press brake workers operate press brake machines, using punches and dies (molds) to bend metal sheets. They read drawings or CAD/CAM data, set up materials, adjust processing conditions (pressure, speed, angle), and perform bending processing for each product. After processing, they check dimensional accuracy with measuring instruments and manage quality. Work styles vary depending on the site, such as line work or single-piece production, and acquiring skills to adapt to advances in automation and NC is necessary.
Future Outlook
While automation and NC technology are advancing, demand for skilled workers remains stable. In the future, personnel with combined mechanical programming and maintenance skills will be highly valued.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Site worker → Group leader/leader → Production management staff → Quality management staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Blueprint reading ability / Brake press operation / Knowledge of metal material properties / Measuring instrument operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM operation / Metallurgy / NC press brake control / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and bending angles is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy metal materials and standing work are frequent. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly routine and does not require advanced creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator
- Forklift operation skills training
- Slinging skills training
Aliases
- Press brake operator
- Press machine operator
- Sheet metal press worker
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