Segment Groove Cutter
せぐめんとみぞきりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates general metalworking machines (lathes, milling machines, etc.) to precisely cut grooves along the segment shape of parts.
Description
Segment groove cutters use general-purpose lathes and milling machines based on drawings to cut grooves into parts, performing processing that meets specified dimensions and finishing accuracy. They handle the selection of cutting tools, attachment of tools to machines, setting of cutting conditions, post-processing dimension inspections, and surface roughness measurements. Tool wear management, periodic machine inspections, and simple repairs and adjustments are also part of their duties. They are required in a wide range of sites from small-lot multi-variety production to mass production lines.
Future Outlook
Although dependence on general-purpose processing is decreasing due to advances in NC and automation, high skills will continue to be required for complex shapes and small-lot multi-variety production.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Small Lot Multi-Variety Production
Career Path
General Metalworking Machine Operator → NC Machine Tool Operator → Production Technology → Process Management → Quality Control
Required Skills
Cutting Condition Setting / General Lathe Operation / Mechanical Drawing Reading / Milling Machine Operation / Use of Measuring Tools
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of CAM Software / Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Knowledge of Cutting Tool Materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the dimensional accuracy and finishing quality of the groove directly affect product performance. |
Related Qualifications
- Machining Skills Certification (Lathe Operation and Milling Operation)
Related Jobs
- General Lathe Operator
- Milling Machine Operator
- NC Lathe Operator