Ranked #370 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 化学製品製造オペレーター
Key skills
Operation and Control
3.7
Operations Monitoring
3.6
Instructing
3.6
Active Listening
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.4
Speaking
3.4
Equipment Selection
3.3
Quality Control Analysis
3.3
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Production and Processing
2.8
Chemistry
2.7
Mechanical
2.1
Engineering and Technology
1.8
Education and Training
1.8
Mathematics
1.5
Administrative
1.4
Administration and Management
1.4
What the work involves
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityMemorizationVisual Color DiscriminationVisualizationNumber FacilitySelective Attention
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
危険物取扱者（甲種）
危険物取扱者（乙種）
危険物取扱者（丙種）
特級機械保全技能士 National license
１級機械保全技能士 National license
２級機械保全技能士 National license
特級ボイラー技士
１級ボイラー技士
２級ボイラー技士
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience, licenses)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.