Press Worker (Marine Kneaded Product Manufacturing)
あっさくきこう（すいさんねりものせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves operating presses on the production line for marine kneaded product manufacturing to form and process kneaded products from minced fish paste.
Description
Press workers (marine kneaded product manufacturing) are line workers who manufacture kneaded products (such as kamaboko and chikuwa) using minced fish meat as raw material. First, the mince is mixed and dewatered using a press machine to adjust to the appropriate moisture content. Then, it is shaped with a forming machine, heated and steamed, sterilized, cooled, packaged, and stored. They perform machine operation and maintenance inspections, line cleaning and disinfection, temperature and time management, product quality checks, and more, while adhering to hygiene management standards to maintain stable production. Shift work and standing operations are common, and physical strength and attention to detail are required due to cleaning and handling heavy raw materials.
Future Outlook
Domestic demand for kneaded products remains stable, and machine operations are advancing with the introduction of automation technology. Hygiene management and multi-skilling will determine future market value.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Line Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Manufacturing Line Hygiene Management / Press Machine Operation and Maintenance / Product Inspection / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Communication Skills (Team) / Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain product quality and hygiene, careful attention to every detail is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work and handling heavy minced paste. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly analyze causes and take action during machine troubles or quality defects is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work follows prescribed procedures, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is basic measurement work, but advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operator
Aliases
- Fish Paste Product Operator
- Kneaded Product Machine Operator
- Marine Kneaded Product Manufacturing Worker
- Pressing Operator
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