Base Winding Worker (Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing)
そじまきこう（でんきつうしんきせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that precisely winds copper wire and the like onto bases to produce coils and winding parts used in telecommunications equipment.
Description
Base winding workers are responsible for uniformly and highly accurately winding copper wire or magnetic wire onto the bases (cores) of electronic equipment parts. They set and adjust winding machines based on drawings and specifications, and after winding, inspect tension, number of turns, adhesion, etc., using measuring instruments. Mass production lines may involve shift work, and they may also propose improvements for quality control and efficiency enhancement.
Future Outlook
With the high-frequency operation and miniaturization of telecommunications equipment, demand for high-precision winding parts remains stable. Introduction of automatic winding machines emphasizes machine operation skills, and developing technicians for quality management and improvement activities is a future challenge.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous and accurate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean room operations / Line work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Base Winding Worker → Line leader (winding) → Manufacturing leader → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Basic operation of tools and jigs / Measuring instrument operation / Quality inspection / Reading drawings and specifications / Winding machine operation
Recommended Skills
Basic electronic component knowledge / Clean room work experience / Machine maintenance (basic) / Production management (5S, improvements)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because gaps and uniformity in winding directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires little creative thinking as it follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Little initiative is required for this job that follows established procedures. |
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