Ball Winder
たままきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job in textile factories, etc., operating machines to wind twisted yarn into balls, producing uniform yarn balls for the next process.
Description
Ball winders operate machines in silk reeling and spinning factories to wind twisted yarn into balls, maintaining uniform winding to ensure quality. They handle yarn setting, tension adjustment, machine inspection and maintenance, and quality checks on finished yarn balls, maintaining the production line safely and efficiently.
Future Outlook
Although demand is on a decreasing trend due to advances in automation and labor reduction in domestic textile factories, demand for specialized workers is expected to remain in high value-added fiber-related fields.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line operator → Section leader → Factory supervisor
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of machine maintenance / Basic safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important for preventing minor yarn defects and tension deviations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Not required except for basic numerical settings. |
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