Habutai manufacturer
はぶせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that consistently handles the production of silk plain weave fabric (habutai) from loom operation to dyeing, finishing processing, and quality inspection.
Description
Habutai manufacturers handle a series of manufacturing processes including preparation of silk yarn (warping and winding), weaving plain weave fabric on looms, post-processing such as degreasing, dyeing, and shrink-proofing, and quality inspection. They ensure uniformity of the weave by adjusting yarn tension and optimizing loom settings, correct defects, perform trial weaving, and transition to mass production. Processes involve chemical and heat treatments, making safety and hygiene management and machine maintenance important.
Future Outlook
Due to automation in the domestic textile industry and shifts to overseas production, manufacturing personnel are decreasing, but demand for skilled workers in high-value-added silk products and small-lot production utilizing traditional techniques is expected to remain to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Day shift / Factory work / Line work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Apprentice weaver → Weaver → Production leader → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Loom operation / Material identification / Quality inspection / Warping work
Recommended Skills
Dyeing and finishing processing knowledge / Machine maintenance / Production management / Safety and hygiene management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required to not miss defects in the weave or yarn. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves a lot of standing work and machine operation, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because operations are manualized, there is little need for new idea generation. |
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