Ore Washer
せんこういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who washes and sorts ore mined from mines using water or chemicals to recover valuable mineral resources.
Description
Ore washers receive ore transported from mines and efficiently recover metal components by removing unnecessary rocky materials or clay through equipment operations such as gravity separation using water flow or flotation using chemical agents. The work involves handling sieves, flotation tanks, filtration equipment, pumps, pipelines, and other facilities, as well as daily maintenance and inspection of machinery, and compliance with safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
Mining operations are advancing toward automation and unmanned systems, reducing traditional manual labor. However, demand for workers skilled in equipment operation and maintenance is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ore Selector → Ore Dressing Leader → Mining Engineer → Mine Manager
Required Skills
Basic Mechanical Maintenance / Ore Dressing Equipment Operation / Ore Quality Assessment / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Chemical Handling / Flow Sheet Understanding / Piping and Pump Knowledge / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves heavy labor, outdoor work, and prolonged standing, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Procedures are standardized, and complex analysis is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work primarily follows instructions, with little demand for self-initiated leadership. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Specialized knowledge acquisition is limited, and routine tasks are the focus. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is handled by specialized technicians, while workers focus on machine operation. |
| Planning & Organization | Daily tasks mostly follow instructions, with limited opportunities for self-planning. |
Aliases
- Ore Cleaning Worker
- Ore Dresser
Related Jobs
- Miner
- Mining Engineer
- Ore Selector
- Smelter