Swing Grinder Operator
すいんぐぐらいんだこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Swing grinder operators use general-purpose grinding machines to perform surface grinding and finishing processes on metal products.
Description
Swing grinder operators fix the workpiece based on product drawings and use grinding wheels to finish it to the specified dimensions and shape. They also handle grinding wheel selection and balancing, cutting condition settings, setup changes, and repeatedly check dimensions with measuring instruments to maintain grinding accuracy. Coolant management, regular machine maintenance, and safety device checks are also important tasks. Since high precision is required, skills to accurately remove minute burrs and manage surface roughness are necessary.
Future Outlook
Although demand for manual swing grinder operators is declining due to the widespread adoption of CNC grinding machines, the need for skilled workers is expected to continue in sites requiring high-precision finishing and small-batch, multi-variety production.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Operator (Swing Grinder) → Senior Operator (Grinding Processing) → Manufacturing Line Leader → Production Engineering Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Grinder Operation / Grinding Wheel Selection, Replacement, and Adjustment / Product Drawing Interpretation / Setup Change
Recommended Skills
3D Measuring Machine Operation / 5S Activities and Kaizen Activities / Machine Tool Maintenance / QC Seven Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to detect and adjust minute dimensional errors and perform high-precision grinding. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and handling heavy workpieces. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows drawings and manuals, so adherence to standards is required more than creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Machining Skills Certification
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Grinder Operator
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