Spike Manufacturing Worker (Dog Spike)
すぱいくせいぞうこう（いぬくぎ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving the manufacture of railway dog spikes (spikes), responsible for processes from forging to heat treatment, machining, and inspection.
Description
Spike Manufacturing Worker (Dog Spike) is the occupation that produces metal spikes (dog spikes) used to secure railway rails to sleepers. Performs heating and forging machine operations on metal materials, hardness adjustment through heat treatment, dimensional finishing via grinding and cutting, surface treatment and rust prevention processing, and final inspection and measurement. Strict quality control is required because the dimensional accuracy and strength of products directly affect railway safety. Production lines are partially automated, and knowledge of machine maintenance and process optimization through simple programming is utilized.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the need for railway infrastructure renewal and maintenance, while with the advancement of automation and robotization, the importance of machine operation and process management skills will increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Skilled Manufacturing Worker → Process Leader → Production Management → Quality Management
Required Skills
Forging / Grinding Processing / Heat Treatment / Inspection Measurement
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors can affect railway safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly necessary because it requires accurately reproducing specified specifications. |
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