Trophy Cup Maker (Tin-Antimony Made)
しょうはいせいぞうこう（すず・あんちもにーせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who manufactures trophies and cups using tin-antimony alloy, performing a series of processes from casting to polishing and surface treatment.
Description
Trophy Cup Maker (Tin-Antimony Made) heats and melts an alloy properly mixed from tin and antimony, pours it into molds and cools it, then applies polishing, finishing, and plating or painting as needed to complete trophies and cups. Prepares molds based on drawings or samples, with temperature and mixture management being important to ensure uniform material quality. High precision and aesthetics are required for post-forming polishing, deburring, and surface treatment, followed by quality inspection before shipment.
Future Outlook
In addition to demand for trophies from ceremonies and sports events, a certain level of demand for small-lot metal products such as corporate novelties is expected. Although there is competition with cheap overseas products, demand for high-quality domestically manufactured products is stable, so a significant decrease is unlikely.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands, good at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift
Career Path
Apprentice Artisan → Artisan/Skilled Worker → Group Leader/Team Leader → Factory Manager/Line Manager
Required Skills
Alloy Mixing Management / Casting Technology / Mold Making / Polishing / Surface Treatment
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Reading English Technical Documents / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to not miss minute defects that affect the finish quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects during casting and continuous standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine work with little complex analysis. |
| Communication Skills | Work is individual and routine, so communication is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mixing ratios are manualized, so advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
Aliases
- Trophy Artisan
- Trophy Maker
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