Trommel Worker (Gravel Screening)
とろんめるこう（じゃりせんべつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves operating trommel machines to screen and sort extracted gravel, sand, and clay by size and quality.
Description
Trommel workers operate trommel machines at extraction sites or processing plants for gravel, sand, and clay, using rotating drum-shaped screens to sort raw materials by size. They handle raw material feeding, machine operation management, inspection for blockages or abnormal vibrations, and post-sorting transport processes. They also perform regular maintenance, simple repairs, cleaning around the machine, and are required to manage safety and maintain work efficiency.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected in line with construction material needs. Introduction of automation and remote monitoring technologies will require advanced machine operation skills and maintenance expertise.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous and Attentive / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Heavy Equipment Operation / Outdoor Work / Plant Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Trommel Worker/Screening Worker → Screening Leader → Production Management → Mine Operations Management → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Machine Inspection / Safety Management / Setting Operating Conditions / Trommel Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Inventory Management / Quality Inspection / Simple Repair and Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to distinguish particle sizes and foreign matter and maintain quality according to standards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work, outdoor work, and continuous machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine work, so few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly operation based on instructions, with limited autonomous judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations; mainly work following procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Large Special Vehicle License
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Screening Worker
- Trommel Operator
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