Sheet metal worker (excluding automobiles)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Processes metal sheets by cutting, bending, welding, polishing, etc., to manufacture and repair various metal products such as building materials and industrial machinery parts. Targets products other than automobiles.
Description
Sheet metal workers (excluding automobiles) handle metal sheet products such as construction materials, industrial machinery parts, and air conditioning ducts. They read drawings and operate benders, shears, press brakes, roll forming machines, etc., to perform cutting, bending, and forming. Then, they join parts using arc welding or spot welding, and finish the surface with polishing and deburring. Materials used include steel plates, stainless steel, aluminum, etc., and processing methods and welding techniques are selected according to the product's application. High precision and safety management are required, with consideration for improving work efficiency at sites and factories.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand in a wide range of fields such as construction, equipment, and machinery parts, and there will be an increasing need for personnel who can adapt to automation and high-value-added technologies in sheet metal processing.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract work / Factory work / On-site work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice sheet metal worker → Sheet metal worker → Chief sheet metal worker → Sheet metal technician / instructor → Manufacturing department manager
Required Skills
Bender machine operation / Blueprint reading / Brake press operation / Polishing finishing technique / Roll forming machine operation / Shearing processing / Welding
Recommended Skills
CAD operation / Materials mechanics / Non-destructive testing / Plating processing knowledge / Welding quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to ensure product accuracy. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required, such as carrying heavy metal sheets. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is little need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc welding special training
- Forklift operation skill training
- Gas welding skill training
Aliases
- Sheet metal fabricator
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