Thick plate manufacturing machine operator (Steelmaking)
あついたせいぞうきかいオペレーター（せいこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized job in machine operation and quality control that rolls heated slabs in a rolling mill to produce thick plates (steel plates).
Description
Thick plate manufacturing machine operators (steelmaking) use hot rolling equipment to roll slabs to the specified thickness and width, producing thick plates as products. They handle line startup, temperature control, speed and pressure adjustment, quality inspection, defect removal, machine adjustment, and simple maintenance. Shift work is common, with work mainly in high-temperature and noisy environments.
Future Outlook
Even as automation and IoT adoption progress in the steel industry, demand for skilled operators in quality control and troubleshooting is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Thick plate manufacturing operator (apprentice) → Thick plate manufacturing operator (skilled) → Line leader or group leader → Production engineering position → Factory management position
Required Skills
Compliance with safety procedures / Machine operation (rolling mill) / Quality inspection / Temperature and speed adjustment
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance (simple maintenance) / Metallurgy / PLC operation / Production management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in thickness and surface quality lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy machinery operation, long hours of standing work, and work in high-temperature environments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to continuous tense state in high-temperature and noisy environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work repeats under established procedures and conditions. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator training
- Forklift operation training
- Slinging training
Aliases
- Thick plate rolling operator
- Thick plate rolling worker
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