Thick plate worker (steel manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Skilled worker in steel mills who rolls heated slabs using rolling mills to manufacture thick plates. Handles quality control, equipment operation, and maintenance.
Description
Thick plate workers heat steel slabs to the specified temperature in heating furnaces and roll them into thick plates using rolling mills. During rolling, they monitor temperature, pressure, and speed, and inspect plate thickness and surface quality using measuring instruments. Important tasks also include operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and safety management. Understanding of steel material properties and machine structures, as well as teamwork, are required. Shift work in high-temperature environments demands physical and mental stamina.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving in steel mills are progressing, demand for skilled workers is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / Patient / Quick situational judgment / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Group leader → Section chief → Quality control → Production technology
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of machine maintenance / Operation and monitoring of rolling machines / Quality inspection (measuring instruments) / Temperature and pressure management
Recommended Skills
Control systems / Metallurgy / Safety and health knowledge / Welding technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking minute changes in plate thickness or temperature affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of handling heavy materials. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure pressure from high-temperature environments, heavy labor, and troubleshooting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Machine setup and operation follow specifications, so complex logical thinking is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it faithfully executes predefined processes, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management is handled by dedicated devices, with little complex calculation. |
| Planning & Organization | Work plans are provided by superiors, so there is little planning work. |
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