Firing Worker (Fine Ceramic Product Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses high-temperature furnaces to fire fine ceramic products under specified temperature and atmosphere conditions, stably producing product physical properties and quality.
Description
Firing workers (fine ceramic product manufacturing) load ceramic formed bodies into high-temperature furnaces constructed with refractory materials and perform firing while managing set temperatures, heating and cooling rates, and atmospheres (such as oxidizing or reducing atmospheres). Through programming of firing curves, furnace atmosphere control, and post-firing quality inspections involving dimensional measurements and microscopic observations, they suppress defect occurrence and ensure product mechanical strength and functionality. They also conduct regular furnace inspections and simple maintenance to maintain safe and stable operations.
Future Outlook
Expanding demand for higher-functionality and finer fine ceramics, along with advancements in process automation via IoT and digital control technologies, is expected to lead to stable increases in job openings.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Chief Operator → Process Manager → Quality Control Engineer → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Firing Furnace Operation / Firing Program Setting / Quality Inspection / Simple Maintenance / Temperature Management Technology
Recommended Skills
Ceramics Materials Science / High-Temperature Materials Science / Process Improvement (Small Group Activities) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to temperature and firing curves affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Work around high-temperature furnaces is extensive, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for identifying defect causes and formulating countermeasures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, with little need for novel ideas. |
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Aliases
- Ceramic Firing Worker
- Fine Ceramic Operator
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- Ceramic Forming Worker
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