Roll Mill Operator (Ironmaking, Steelmaking)
ロールきあつえんこう（せいてつ、せいこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that operates roll mills to adjust the thickness and width of steel plates and steel strips and rolls them to specified dimensions.
Description
Roll mill operators (ironmaking, steelmaking) operate hot rolling or cold rolling mills to adjust the thickness and width of steel plates and steel strips to specified dimensions for production. They manage temperature, set roll gaps, adjust rolling speeds, and monitor the material condition during rolling to maintain quality. Additionally, important tasks include roll replacement, maintenance inspections, initial response to abnormalities, and safety management. Work involves high-temperature and high-noise environments, as well as early morning and night shifts, with responsibility for accurate and stable continuous production.
Future Outlook
Steel demand is progressing stably, and with the introduction of IoT and automation technologies, there is a trend toward requiring the acquisition of advanced machine operation and maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Roll Machine Operator → Shift Leader → Production Management Staff → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Machine inspection and maintenance / Rolling mill operation and setup / Thickness gauge operation / Understanding of metal material properties
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of automated equipment / Equipment maintenance / Quality control methods (QC) / Steelmaking process knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because thickness control down to the millimeter unit is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Need to endure heavy materials and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Standard operations predominate, and creativity is not required. |
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Aliases
- Roll Machine Operator
- Roll Mill Operator
- Rolling Mill Operator
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