Seamless Steel Pipe Worker
しーむれすこうかんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation manufactures seamless steel pipes through processes such as hot and cold rolling, piercing, and drawing, involving machinery operation and inspections.
Description
Seamless steel pipe workers are technicians who manufacture seamless steel pipes (pipes without seams). They heat raw steel billets, hollow them with a piercing machine, and shape them to the specified outer diameter and wall thickness using rolling mills and drawing machines. After that, they perform heat treatments such as annealing and pickling, as well as surface treatments, inspect dimensions and surface quality, and ship products that conform to standards. Operating production line machinery, maintenance inspections, and safety management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-quality seamless steel pipes for infrastructure development and the oil and chemical industries remains stable. With advances in automation and IoT adoption, equipment operation skills and process management abilities will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Has good coordination / High safety awareness / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Skilled Worker → Group Leader → Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement and surface inspection / Machine inspection and maintenance / Operation of rolling mills and drawing machines / Piercing machine operation
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Metallurgical Engineering / Safety and Health Management / Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because managing product dimensional tolerances and surface quality is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength and endurance are required for steel pipe processing and handling tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required in standardized processes. |
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