Can Making Sheet Metal Equipment Operator (Cans for Canned Food and Beverages)
せいかんばんきんせつびオペレーター（かんづめ・いんりょうようのかん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operator who manufactures can products by pressing, bending, and welding metal sheets for canned food and beverage cans.
Description
Can making sheet metal equipment operators are specialists who shape and assemble metal sheets into metal cans for canned food and beverages through processes such as pressing, bending, and welding. They perform continuous operations and quality inspections on production lines, removing non-standard products to maintain efficient production. They also handle equipment maintenance inspections and simple troubleshooting while complying with safety and hygiene management.
Future Outlook
Although equipment sophistication is advancing due to progress in automation and labor reduction, demand for skilled operators remains high, and stable employment opportunities are expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee OK / Factory Employment / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Can Making Sheet Metal Equipment Operator → Can Making Artisan → Site Leader (Manufacturing) → Production Management → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Precision Measuring Instrument Operation / Press Machine Operation / Sheet Metal Work / Welding
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Equipment Maintenance / CAD Drawing Understanding / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent dimensional errors in products and maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and handling heavy metal sheets, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows procedures and manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the work mainly does not require advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Technician
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Can Making Operator
- Can Manufacturing Operator
- Can Sheet Metal Operator
Related Jobs
- Can Maker
- Metal Press Machine Operator
- Welder