Airbag manufacturing worker (Rubber product manufacturing)
えあーばっくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that molds and assembles rubber cushions and parts for automotive airbags, and handles inspections and shipping.
Description
Airbag manufacturing workers produce rubber cushions and related parts used in automotive airbags. They handle mixing and compounding raw rubber, sheet molding using calender machines or extruders, cutting and molding with molds, bonding multiple layers, seam processing with welding machines, assembling inflators (gas generators), visual inspections and airtightness/pressure resistance tests, packaging, and shipping preparations. Since high precision and safety are required, they also engage in quality control and process improvements.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to strengthened automotive safety standards, and with the advancement of electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology, airbag systems are becoming more sophisticated, requiring improvements in manufacturing technology and adaptation to automation.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Production management → Quality control engineer → Process design staff
Required Skills
Machine operation / Quality inspection / Rubber compounding / Understanding work procedures
Recommended Skills
Basic equipment maintenance knowledge / Process improvement / Quality management techniques / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small defects directly affect safety, so high accuracy is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and material handling require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine work with few opportunities requiring creativity. |
| Planning & Organization | Processes follow prescribed procedures, so there is little large-scale planning. |
Aliases
- Airbag manufacturing operator
- Airbag manufacturing worker
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