Steel Heat Treatment Worker
てっこうねつしょりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves performing heat treatment on steel parts to improve the mechanical properties of metals.
Description
Steel heat treatment workers use gas furnaces, electric furnaces, vacuum furnaces, etc., to heat steel materials and control cooling at optimal temperatures and times, thereby imparting properties such as hardness, strength, and toughness to the metal. They ensure quality through furnace operation, temperature control, selection of cooling media, and inspection of hardness and metallographic structure, and appropriately manage work records. They also engage in safety management, periodic equipment inspections, environmental measures, process improvement proposals to meet product specifications, and troubleshooting.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to demand for high-performance parts for the automotive and aerospace industries. There may be increased demand for technicians who optimize processes with the introduction of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor factory work / Rotating night shifts / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Heat Treatment Operator → Chief Engineer → Quality Control Engineer → Process Engineer → Production Technology → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cooling Medium Control / Furnace Operation and Temperature Control / Metallographic Knowledge / Non-Destructive Testing / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Materials Engineering Knowledge / Office Software / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Statistical Process Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor mistakes in tasks like temperature control directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to the need for physical stamina to work in high-temperature environments and handle heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows standard processes, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Engineer
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B
- Metal Heat Treatment Technician
Aliases
- Heat Treatment Worker
- Metal Heat Treatment Worker
Related Jobs
- Casting Worker
- Machinist
- Manufacturing Operator
- Welder