Tool Hand Finishing Worker
こうぐてしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves performing finishing processes such as deburring, polishing, and polishing on the surfaces of metal tools and parts using manual labor or polishing machines.
Description
Tool hand finishing workers perform finishing processes such as deburring, polishing, and polishing on the surfaces of metal tools and parts from castings, forgings, machined products, etc., using manual labor or polishing machines. They use grinding stones, abrasive paper, buffs, sandblasting equipment, etc., and measure dimensional accuracy and roughness with calipers, micrometers, and surface roughness gauges. Skilled workers achieve efficient and high-quality finishing through selection of abrasives and adjustment of processing conditions, and emphasize safety and health management based on work standard documents and coordination with other processes.
Future Outlook
While labor-saving and automation are advancing, there is still high demand for high-precision manual fine finishing techniques, and collaboration with robotization and AI-driven process automation is expected.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Technician (Polishing Worker) → Leader → Production Line Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Deburring and Polishing Technique / Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometer) / Grinding and Polishing Machine Operation / Manual Polishing / Surface Roughness Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Plating Knowledge / Handling Organic Solvents / Knowledge of Metal Materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy to not miss fine burrs or scratches is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to prolonged standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and high creativity is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is operation of measuring instruments, but little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Deburring Worker
- Metal Finishing Worker
- Polishing Worker
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