Steel Plate Cleaner (Steel Rolling)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Worker who removes scale and dirt from steel plates after the steel rolling process using high-pressure water, brushes, or chemical treatments to ensure surface quality.

Description

The Steel Plate Cleaner (Steel Rolling) is a specialist who removes scale, oil, and foreign matter from steel plate surfaces after the rolling process using high-pressure cleaning machines, brushes, and chemical agents. After cleaning, surface inspections are performed, and areas not meeting quality standards are reprocessed. Daily inspections and maintenance of work equipment are conducted, safety and health management is thoroughly implemented, and collaboration with rolling operators improves process efficiency. Since work often occurs in noisy or high-temperature environments, the use of appropriate protective gear and adherence to work procedures are required.

Future Outlook

While mechanization will advance due to progress in automation and labor-saving technologies, demand for workers with equipment monitoring and quality control abilities is expected to continue.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Cooperative / High safety awareness / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Indoor factory work / Line work / Shift work / Work with heavy protective gear

Career Path

Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Chief → Factory Manager

Required Skills

Cleaning agent mixing and handling / Compliance with safety and health rules / Daily equipment inspection and maintenance / High-pressure washer operation / Scale remover operation

Recommended Skills

Basic chemical treatment knowledge / Basic quality control knowledge / Communication skills (team) / Crane and forklift operation / Equipment troubleshooting

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Insufficient cleaning leads to quality defects.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work require physical stamina.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Routine tasks are the focus rather than complex logical thinking.
Communication Skills Mainly involves receiving limited instructions within the team, with little advanced communication required.
Creativity & Ideation Work procedures are specified, leaving little room for generating ideas.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Advanced numerical analysis is not required.

Related Qualifications

  • Crane operator's license
  • Forklift operation training completion
  • Slinging skills training completion

Related Jobs

  • Rolling Worker
  • Steel Plate Cutting Worker
  • Surface Treatment Worker

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