Press Worker (Plywood Manufacturing)
あっさくこう（ごうはんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing operator in the plywood production process who applies adhesive to veneer sheets and performs hot pressing to form plywood.
Description
Press workers (plywood manufacturing) handle a series of processes from selecting and preparing veneer sheets, preparing and applying adhesives, mat forming, loading into press machines for heating and pressurization, to cooling, inspecting, and trimming the produced plywood. The work is performed as line operations, requiring skills in machine operation, equipment maintenance, quality inspection (dimensional measurement and visual inspection), and safety management. Inadequate management of materials or pressing conditions can lead to product delamination, warping, or dimensional defects, so it is important to follow work instructions while making fine adjustments.
Future Outlook
Demand for plywood for housing and furniture remains stable, and it is gaining attention as a sustainable forestry material. However, as labor-saving and automation technologies advance, improvements in machine operation and quality management skills are required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Shift Leader → Process Manager → Quality Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Adhesive Application / Equipment Maintenance / Press Machine Operation / Quality Inspection (Visual and Dimensional Measurement) / Veneer Sheet Handling
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Machine Maintenance / Occupational Safety and Health Management / QC Methods
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the amount of adhesive applied and plywood misalignment directly affect product quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to handling heavy timber and machine parts |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because work follows standardized procedures |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main work |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the main role is to proceed with work following instructions |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because machine adjustment is central rather than numerical processing |
| Planning & Organization | Because work plans are based on higher-level instructions |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
Aliases
- Plywood Machine Operator
- Plywood Press Operator
- Press Operator
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