Suihi (Water Elutriation) Worker (Ceramics Manufacturing)
すいひこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves mixing clay, the raw material for ceramics, with water, adjusting particle size and removing impurities to prepare slurry suitable for the pottery production process.
Description
The Suihi Worker is responsible for the raw material processing stage in ceramics manufacturing, where clay is mixed and crushed with water, and then water flow is used to settle and remove larger mineral particles and stones. The viscosity and solid content of the resulting slurry are measured and adjusted to make it suitable for the forming process. Additionally, they operate and maintain equipment, clean the workspace, and manage safety and hygiene to support stable raw material supply of consistent quality.
Future Outlook
Although the workload is decreasing due to advances in labor-saving measures and automation, demand for maintaining traditional ceramics manufacturing techniques and emphasis on quality is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Raw Material Processing Worker → Forming Worker → Overglaze Painter → Kiln Firing Worker → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Elutriation Equipment Operation / Foreign Matter Removal Technique / Quality Inspection / Slurry Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Machine Maintenance Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small impurities can affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength to handle heavy clay and equipment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it follows standardized work procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it involves a lot of routine work with little opportunity for creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because the work process repeats fixed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple measurements and ratio calculations. |
Aliases
- Clay Classification Worker
- Raw Material Processing Worker
Related Jobs
- Forming Worker
- Kiln Firing Worker
- Overglaze Painter
- Quality Control Staff