Silica Sand Extractor
けいしゃさいしゅいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who extracts silica sand from rivers, coasts, etc., and handles transportation, sorting, and loading.
Description
Silica sand extractors primarily excavate silica sand using heavy machinery or manual labor at rivers, coasts, and quarries. The extracted silica sand undergoes quality inspections for grain size, presence of impurities, etc., and after removing unsuitable materials, it is transported and loaded for use in manufacturing and construction materials. Tasks include operating heavy equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, confirming extraction positions using surveying instruments, and safety and health management. Work is mainly outdoors, requiring adaptation to weather and water level fluctuations.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to silica sand needs for infrastructure development and glass/semiconductor manufacturing. Needs for efficiency and safety improvements will increase with advancing environmental regulations and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Silica Sand Extraction Worker → Heavy Equipment Operator → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Basic Surveying / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management / Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Heavy Equipment Maintenance / Small Mobile Crane Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to distinguish grain size and impurities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Sustained physical endurance is required for heavy equipment operation and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work where creative thinking is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little detailed numerical calculation is needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Sand Mining Worker
- Silica Sand Extractor
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