Brake shoe manufacturing worker
ぶれーきしゅーせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation manufacturing friction materials (brake shoes) for drum brakes. Responsible for kneading and molding friction materials onto metal backing plates, sintering, grinding, bonding, and inspection.
Description
Brake shoe manufacturing workers prepare raw materials for friction materials, knead them, perform pressing or injection molding with molding machines, go through drying and sintering processes, bond and vulcanize the friction material to metal backing plates, and adjust dimensions and shapes through grinding processes. After completion, they conduct dimensional inspections using calipers and micrometers, friction characteristic tests, and appearance inspections, shipping products that meet quality standards. They operate production lines and dedicated machines, improving production efficiency and quality through 5S and Kaizen activities.
Future Outlook
Due to the progression of disc brakes in automobiles, demand for drum brake shoes is on a decreasing trend, but demand for industrial machinery and special vehicles maintains a certain level. As labor reduction advances with the introduction of automation equipment and robots, higher-level machine operation and quality management are required.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shift / Factory work / Shift work / Uniform provided / Various allowances
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Manufacturing leader/group leader → Production management → Quality management → Factory manager
Required Skills
Grinding machine operation / Machining operation / Safety and health knowledge / Use of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)
Recommended Skills
Improvement activities (5S, Kaizen) / Production management / Quality control methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Dimensional and shape errors directly affect braking performance, so accuracy is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work such as raw material handling and machine operation is common, requiring a certain level of physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many processes are standardized, so adherence to procedures is more important than originality. |
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