Aging Worker (Light Bulb Manufacturing)
えーじんぐこう（でんきゅうせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves energizing completed light bulbs for a certain period, inspecting performance such as lifespan and luminosity, and sorting defective products.
Description
Aging workers set completed light bulbs into dedicated aging devices and conduct long-term lighting tests under specified current and temperature conditions. During the tests, they monitor luminosity, current values, abnormal sounds, etc., remove products that do not meet standards, and record and manage data. As an important quality assurance process, it requires meticulous attention and precise work.
Future Outlook
Although demand for incandescent light bulbs is declining due to the diversification of lighting technology, the need for high-precision inspection technicians is expected to remain for special-purpose products and due to the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Engineer → Production Manager
Required Skills
Inspection Data Management / Luminosity Measurement / Safety Management / Test Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to not miss minute performance differences or abnormalities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accurate work following procedures is required more than creativity. |
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