Ballast Tube Assembler
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing occupation that assembles electrodes and sealing parts into ballast tubes (glass tube components) for fluorescent lamps and electronic equipment, performing vacuum evacuation, gas sealing, sealing treatment, functional testing, and quality inspection.
Description
Ballast tube assemblers attach electrodes and seal caps to glass tube components used in ballast tubes and electron tubes for fluorescent lamps, etc., performing vacuum drawing, gas (rare gas) enclosure, and sealing by glass fusion. The work combines manual labor and operation of dedicated machines, conducting discharge tests and leak inspections with airtightness and functional testing equipment at each process to mass-produce products meeting quality standards on the line. Precision in line operations, certain manual techniques, and quality management awareness through inspection are required.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and labor-saving technologies, the number of workers is on a decreasing trend. Demand as scarce talent may remain by acquiring advanced skills and quality management capabilities.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous and attentive to details / Patient
Work Style
Factory Employment / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Line Worker → Production Technology Officer → Quality Control Officer → Manufacturing Department Leader
Required Skills
Glass Tube Processing / Inspection and Measurement Equipment Operation / Line Machine Operation / Soldering
Recommended Skills
Basic Production Line Knowledge / Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Precision Tool Usage
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because assembly of minute parts and sealing precision directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and repetitive tasks are prevalent, requiring certain physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because complex logical thinking is not required. |
| Communication Skills | Because the work centers on following instructions with little advanced interpersonal adjustment. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine manual work following manuals is the focus and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because accurate execution of prescribed procedures is emphasized. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves only reading simple measurement values with little advanced calculation. |
| Planning & Organization | Because maintaining the line work flow takes precedence over individual planning. |
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