Dip Coating Worker
しんししょくそう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that forms a uniform paint film by immersing products in a liquid paint bath.
Description
Dip coating workers perform pretreatment such as cleaning and degreasing on parts like metal or resin products, then immerse them in a paint bath to adhere the paint film. They adjust immersion time and withdrawal speed to achieve uniform paint film thickness. After painting, they heat in drying furnaces or curing furnaces to fix the paint film. They conduct surface inspections and quality control, sort out and rework defective products. They also handle equipment maintenance, safety management, and environmental measures such as wastewater treatment and VOC management. Work is centered on manufacturing lines, covering diverse processes from manual operations to automated lines.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to increase for surface treatment technicians who can respond to the automation of painting and strengthened environmental regulations.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor work / Line work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Dip Coating Worker → Leader → Production Management → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Quality Control
Required Skills
Drying Furnace Operation / Immersion Time Adjustment / Paint Film Thickness Measurement / Paint Mixing / Pretreatment
Recommended Skills
Basic Chemical Knowledge / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control / Surface Treatment Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure uniformity of the paint film. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling paint baths. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work follows procedures outlined in operation manuals, creative thinking is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Type 4 Hazardous Materials Handler
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
- Skills Certification Painting Finishing Level 1
- Skills Certification Painting Finishing Level 2
Aliases
- Dip Coating Operator
- Dip Painting Worker
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