Soda Manufacturing Worker
ソーダせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures, monitors, and operates chemical products such as soda (sodium carbonate) and caustic soda using plant equipment.
Description
Soda manufacturing workers operate, monitor, and maintain plants that produce sodium carbonate and caustic soda using methods such as the Solvay process. Specifically, they handle the preparation and input of raw materials such as ammonia solution, carbon dioxide gas, and lime milk; temperature and pressure control in reactors and crystallizers; filtration and drying of generated products; and quality inspections. They comply with safety and environmental standards, conduct equipment inspections and cleaning, and perform wastewater treatment. They support 24-hour operations through shift work, and also handle record-keeping, reporting tasks, and initial responses to troubles.
Future Outlook
Demand for basic chemical products such as glass, paper pulp, and detergents remains stable domestically. With advancing environmental regulations and energy-saving efforts, plant automation and labor-saving measures are progressing, increasing the demand for personnel skilled in remote monitoring and IoT utilization.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Plant Operator → Shift Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Instrumentation and Control Device Operation / Plant Operation Monitoring / Quality Inspection / Safety and Environmental Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Reaction Engineering / PLC Control / Process Engineering / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle deviations in raw material ratios or process conditions affect quality. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to quickly identify the cause and take action during operation abnormalities or equipment troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as it follows standardized processes. |
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Aliases
- Soda Ash Manufacturing Worker
- Soda Worker
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