Quarry Worker
さいせきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that involves blasting and extracting rocks and stone materials at quarries, shaping them to the required size and form, and preparing them for transportation.
Description
Quarry workers are professionals who mine rock beds and natural stones at quarries, extract them, and prepare them as transportable stone materials. They handle rock fracturing through drilling and dynamite blasting, extraction and loading using excavators and cranes, stone selection, and transportation management. The work is performed outdoors, requiring heavy equipment operation, safety management, and dust control measures. It is essential to judge the optimal mining methods based on site conditions and stone quality, perform machinery maintenance inspections, and coordinate with the team.
Future Outlook
While demand for stone materials as construction materials remains stable, challenges include labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population, as well as harsh working conditions. There is potential for labor reduction through the introduction of unmanned and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quarry Operator → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Safety Manager → Plant Operator
Required Skills
Basic Surveying / Blasting Work / Heavy Equipment Operation / Stone Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Equipment Maintenance and Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for ensuring safety and maintaining quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Centered on heavy equipment operation and physical labor, requiring high physical stamina. |
| Stress Tolerance | It is necessary to continue work even in harsh environments such as dust, noise, and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination with others is necessary to carry out the work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work follows set procedures and does not require advanced analytical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Much of the work is standardized, and creative thinking is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Simple quantity management is common, and complex mathematical skills are not particularly needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator License
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Quarry Operator
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