Atsuage Manufacturing Worker
あつあげせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A food manufacturing occupation that produces tofu from soybeans and processes it into thick fried tofu (atsuage).
Description
Atsuage manufacturing workers are specialists who produce tofu from soybeans as raw material and process it into thick fried tofu. They wash and soak the soybeans, grind them, heat and filter the mixture, then add a coagulant (nigari) to solidify it and form it into tofu. After that, they cut it to the appropriate thickness, immerse it in high-temperature oil in a frying vat, fry it, remove excess oil, cool it, and turn it into a finished product. In the manufacturing process, oil temperature, coagulation time, and hygiene management directly affect quality, and they also perform machine operations and quality inspections. They work efficiently in line operations, collaborating with the team to ensure production volumes according to production plans, and handle simple maintenance of equipment.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to rising health consciousness and growing interest in traditional foods. Introduction of IoT and automation technologies will advance production efficiency, increasing the demand for skills in machine operation and quality control.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Line work / Shift work / Standing work / Uniform/work clothes required / Work in factory
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Operation and Maintenance / Oil Temperature Management / Soybean Processing / Tofu Manufacturing Process
Recommended Skills
HACCP Hygiene Management / Improvement Proposal Skills / Machine Maintenance / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed management of temperature, time, hygiene, etc., directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and handling of heavy machine parts. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there is a lot of line work and production is done in teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because manufacturing procedures are fixed, and there is little need for original idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is mostly done following instructions, and the need for spontaneous leadership is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Tofu Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Atsuage Artisan
- Tofu Processor
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