File Maker
やすりせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing worker who selects materials for metal files, performs processing, grinding, polishing, tooth setting, and finishing to maintain quality.
Description
File makers procure and cut raw materials such as steel, form teeth through heat treatment and machine grinding, and perform finishing polishing using grinding stones or abrasive paper. In the tooth setting process, they adjust sharpness and grit size, and in final inspection, confirm dimensions and surface roughness. The work requires operation of grinding and polishing machines, measurement with calipers and micrometers, and basic knowledge of quality control and equipment maintenance. In factories, measures against dust and noise are also necessary.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and labor-saving in manufacturing, demand for precision grinding processes remains high, with challenges in skill inheritance and cultivating advanced technicians.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Automated Equipment Operation / Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Site Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Production Manager → Quality Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Grinding and Polishing Machine Operation / Knowledge of Metal Material Properties / Measurement Instrument Operation (Calipers, Micrometers) / Tooth Setting Work
Recommended Skills
Basic Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / NC Programming / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine processing accuracy directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and machine operation require physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Processing procedures are predetermined, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is mainly work that carries out instructed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical calculations are few, and dimension measurement is the main task. |
Aliases
- File Artisan
- File Worker
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