Steel pipe manufacturing worker
こうかんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that performs a series of processes from steel pipe raw material preparation to rolling, forming, cutting, finishing, and inspection through machine operation and quality control.
Description
Steel pipe manufacturing workers are specialists who manufacture steel pipes at steel mills or steel pipe factories. They heat steel slabs or plates to the appropriate temperature in heating furnaces and form them into tubes using rolling mills and forming machines. They then perform annealing and straightening processes, cut and finish to the specified dimensions, and inspect for appearance, dimensions, and internal defects. Main tasks include production line machine operation, equipment maintenance, quality control, and safety management, collaborating in teams to maintain stable production.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to needs in infrastructure and energy sectors, the advancement of labor-saving and automation will increase demand for personnel with advanced machine operation and maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Fixed hours / Night shifts / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Skilled steel pipe manufacturing worker → Group leader/leader → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement and surface inspection / Machine inspection and maintenance / Operation of rolling and forming machines / Reading drawings and work instructions / Weld inspection
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Metallurgy / Quality control methods (QC) / Safety management knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for managing dimensional accuracy and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is needed due to handling heavy raw materials and machine operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because manufacturing processes are routine and require little creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc welding special education
- Crane operator
- Forklift operation skills training
- Slinging skills training
Aliases
- Pipe manufacturing worker
- Steel pipe manufacturing operator
- Steel pipe worker
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- Manufacturing operator
- Metal processing worker
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- Welder