Crusher worker (Crusher plant)
さいせきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that crushes raw crushed stone with crushers, performs screening, and manufactures construction aggregates.
Description
Crusher workers feed raw stone from quarries into crushers (crushing machines) and roller mills, crushing it to appropriate sizes. They then use screening machines to adjust particle sizes, producing gravel and crushed stone used as aggregates. In addition to operating and driving machinery, they conduct daily inspections, maintenance, simple repairs, product quality checks, standards management, and maintain safety and hygiene. The environment involves significant noise and dust, making the use of safety equipment and environmental measures essential.
Future Outlook
Influenced by infrastructure development and construction demand. With strengthening environmental regulations, advances in dust control technologies and automation are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Good cooperativeness / High safety awareness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Heavy equipment operation / On-site work / Outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Crushed stone operator → Equipment maintenance technician → Production management → Plant manager
Required Skills
Basic machine tool operation / Crusher operation / Machine inspection and maintenance / Particle size management / Safety and hygiene knowledge / Screen operation
Recommended Skills
Hazard prediction activities / Hydraulic and electrical system maintenance / Quality control techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required for particle size and quality management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for heavy machinery operation and material handling. |
| Problem Solving | Quick responses to machine troubles are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work in noisy and dusty environments must be endured. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work processes are routine and standardized, so high creativity is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation skills training
- Vehicle-type construction machinery (land leveling, etc.) operation skills training
Aliases
- Crusher operator
- Crusher plant operator
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