Wire drawing worker
ちゅうせんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving machine operation and quality control to draw metal rods or wires using dies and process them to the specified wire diameter.
Description
Wire drawing workers set metal rods or wires into specialized wire drawing machines and draw them through dies (drawing molds) to process them to the specified wire diameter. They perform machine operation and monitoring, lubricant and coolant management, tension control, and inspections of product wire diameter and surface quality. After processing, they hand over to heat treatment or finishing processes as needed and create product inspection records. They also handle periodic machine inspections and simple maintenance to maintain production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
While automation technologies will advance machine operation automation, demand for technicians with advanced equipment maintenance and management skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Highly concentrated / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Fixed hours / Line work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Metal processing operator → Leader/foreman → Manufacturing site manager → Plant engineer → Quality control engineer
Required Skills
Die replacement and adjustment / Lubrication management / Machine maintenance inspection / Quality inspection / Wire diameter measurement / Wire drawing equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Machining knowledge / Metal materials knowledge / Production management / Quality management techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires strict management of product wire diameter and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy metal materials, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Involves mostly solitary machine operation with limited external communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Focuses on routine tasks with little need for new ideas. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Primarily individual work with minimal team collaboration. |
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