Zinc Rolling Worker
あえんあつえんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who heats and rolls zinc ingots to produce zinc sheets of specified thickness.
Description
Zinc rolling workers appropriately heat zinc ingots in a heating furnace, then use hot or cold rolling machines to extend them to the specified thickness. They handle tasks such as replacing rolling rolls, adjusting molds, managing temperature, and inspecting product thickness and smoothness, striving for stable operation of the production line and quality maintenance. Equipment inspection and maintenance, as well as creation of work records, are also necessary, and safety and health management in high-temperature environments and under noise are important.
Future Outlook
Amid the automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, demand for skilled workers with specialized knowledge will be maintained, but the number of workers is tending to decrease.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Leader (Group Leader) → Process Manager → Production Control → Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Required Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Rolling Machine Operation / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Safety and Health Management / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required in product thickness and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy tools in high-temperature environments and frequent long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
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