Bristle (Brush Bristle Material) Processing Worker
ぶりっする（ぶらしようけざい）かこうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves washing, sorting, cutting, and bundling bristles used as bristle material for brushes from raw materials to produce bristle bundles for products.
Description
Bristle processing workers handle a series of processing tasks for natural hair or synthetic fiber bristles used in brush manufacturing, including washing, drying, sorting by grade and length, cutting and shaping as needed, and bundling into bristle bundles. They combine automated machine processes with manual labor to stably supply bristle materials that meet quality standards. To ensure uniformity in the finish, they use measuring instruments to check length and thickness and eliminate defective products. Duties also include line adjustments according to production plans, simple machine maintenance, and safety and hygiene management.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable, but due to advancing automation in manufacturing processes, demand for simple tasks is decreasing. Skilled workers processing special quality bristle materials for brushes will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Rotation / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Processing Staff → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Bristle Bundle Processing / Machine Operation (Simple) / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Forklift Operation License / Safety and Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to make the length and quality of the bristles uniform. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and manual labor, requiring physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity management is required; no advanced mathematics needed. |
Aliases
- Bristle Material Processor
- Brush Bristle Processor
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