Slip manufacturing worker

やくどせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

An occupation that manufactures slip (fluid clay slurry) used in ceramics production through processes such as raw material blending, crushing, kneading, and filtration.

Description

Slip manufacturing workers, as a preliminary process in ceramics manufacturing, weigh and blend raw materials such as clay and minerals, crush and knead them using ball mills or mixers, and produce slip by removing impurities through filtration and sedimentation. They manage raw material blending ratios and moisture content according to production plans, verify quality using viscometers and solid content meters while maintaining stable fluidity. Important tasks also include operating and maintaining mechanical equipment, investigating causes of abnormalities, record management, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Future Outlook

With stable demand in the ceramics market, a steady demand for workers is anticipated, but the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies is leading to greater emphasis on machine operation skills and quality management capabilities.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Patient / Polite and courteous

Work Style

Factory work / Line work / Shift work / Standing work

Career Path

Manufacturing operator → Process management staff → Quality management staff → Production technology → Factory management position

Required Skills

Machine operation / Quality inspection and record management / Raw material weighing and blending / Viscosity and solid content measurement

Recommended Skills

Chemical handling / Forklift operation / Hygiene management / Machine maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because precise formulation and viscosity adjustments determine quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because there is frequent handling of heavy raw materials and standing work.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because it follows standardized manufacturing processes.

Aliases

  • Slip manufacturing worker

Related Jobs

  • Ceramics forming worker
  • Glaze mixing worker

Tags

Keywords