Ore Sorter (Beneficiation Plant)
しきべつこう（せんこうじょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that visually or mechanically identifies ore at a beneficiation plant and sorts valuable minerals from waste materials.
Description
Ore Sorters (Beneficiation Plant) handle pre-processing to separate valuable materials from ore by visually or instrumentally analyzing and sorting high-quality minerals from unnecessary components. On-site tasks include sample collection and visual inspection of specimens in processes such as flotation beneficiation, gravity beneficiation, and magnetic separation. They also operate analytical instruments like XRF and ICP, record data, wear and manage safety equipment. The environment involves dust and noise, with much standing work and heavy lifting, requiring accuracy and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Advancements in beneficiation technology are progressing due to stable supply of mineral resources and rising demand for rare metals. While the spread of automation and AI-based identification technologies expands skill acquisition opportunities, traditional visual sorting tasks may decrease.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ore Sorter (Beneficiation Plant) → Beneficiation Technician → Mine Supervisor → Mining Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Mineral Identification / Safety and Health Knowledge / Sample Preparation / Visual Sorting
Recommended Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Data Entry / English Reading (Technical Literature)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to detect subtle differences in ore. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy samples. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows standard operating procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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