Air Capacitor (Varicon) Manufacturing Worker
くうきこんでんさー（ばりこん）せいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who performs parts processing, assembly, adjustment, and inspection of variable capacitance capacitors (varicons).
Description
Air capacitor (varicon) manufacturing workers handle a series of manufacturing processes for variable capacitance capacitors, including parts processing, assembly, soldering, adjustment, and inspection. They combine metal plates, shaft bearings, insulators, etc., perform fine adjustments to achieve the specified capacitance variation characteristics, and ensure products meet quality standards. In addition to mechanical assembly, they perform diverse tasks such as precision soldering with a soldering iron, characteristic evaluation using capacitance meters, and visual/microscope inspections. Improving production line efficiency and yield rates, as well as making improvement proposals related to quality management, are also important roles.
Future Outlook
While automation advances in the electronic components manufacturing industry, specialized skills in quality control and process improvement for precision parts will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands good at detailed work / Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Worker → Line Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Electronic Component Assembly Technology / Measurement Instrument Operation / Precision Soldering / Understanding Drawings and Work Instructions
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Process Improvement (Kaizen) / Quality Control Methods
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for assembling and adjusting fine parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires a certain level of physical strength for standing work and handling lead wires, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly centered on work following predetermined procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly centered on instruction-following work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only requires checking simple measurement values; no advanced mathematical analysis needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Electronic Equipment Assembly Technician
Aliases
- Variable Capacitor Manufacturing Worker
- Varicon Manufacturing Worker
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