Swaging Operator
すえーじんぐこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that heats and holds cast metal products in a swaging furnace after casting to remove internal defects and improve product quality.
Description
Swaging operators load cast metal products into a dedicated swaging furnace and heat and hold them at a controlled temperature and time to degas internal gases and small bubbles, homogenizing the metal structure. They manage furnace temperature control, heating time, equipment maintenance, and safety and health management to contribute to the stable production of high-quality cast products.
Future Outlook
While automation and robot introduction will lead to labor reduction, demand for skilled swaging operators is expected to be maintained to a certain extent for products requiring complex shapes and high quality.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Swaging Operator → Senior Swaging Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Production Management Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Furnace Operation Skills / Instrument Operation / Metallography / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding / Blueprint Reading / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of minute temperatures and times directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work are common. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work involves high-temperature environments and hazardous operations, stress tolerance is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows fixed procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves basic measurement of temperature and time, with little advanced calculation. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work is performed based on instructions, there is little planning involved. |
Related Qualifications
- Casting Technician
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