Fabricator (Tank)
せいかんこう（たんく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that cuts, forms, welds, and assembles metal plates to manufacture tanks and pressure vessels for storing and transporting liquids and gases.
Description
The Tank Fabricator uses drawings created by engineers or the design department as a basis, cuts steel or stainless steel plates, performs bending and hole drilling, and then joins them using arc welding, TIG welding, or gas welding to manufacture tanks and pressure vessels. Since processing accuracy and welding quality directly affect safety and durability, work is performed while measuring with surface plates, calipers, etc. It also requires various on-site skills such as operating cranes and forklifts, and assembling scaffolding. There is much high-altitude work and handling of heavy objects, requiring physical strength and safety awareness.
Future Outlook
While manufacturing is advancing in labor-saving and automation, there is stable demand for fabricators with high-quality manual skills, and the value as a technician increases with accumulated experience.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / High safety awareness / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Fabricator → Junior Fabricator → Senior Fabricator → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager → Quality Control/Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Installation and Assembly Skills / Measuring Instrument Operation (Calipers, Micrometers) / Sheet Metal Processing / Welding
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / Forklift Operation Skills / Medium-sized Vehicle Driver's License / Plasma Cutting / Semi-automatic Welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional accuracy and welding quality directly affect safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is frequent handling of heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it is based on specified specifications, originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Training
- CAD Utilization Engineer (Grade 2)
- Gas Welding Technician
- Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Pressure Vessel Fabricator
- Tank Fabricator
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