Broadcloth Weaver
ぶろーどおりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates looms to manufacture broadcloth (wide-width cotton fabric). Handles everything from yarn setting to quality checks and machine adjustments.
Description
Broadcloth weavers are specialists who manufacture wide-width fabrics called broadcloth. They set yarns on the loom to combine warp and weft yarns, weaving according to specified patterns and densities. While adjusting machine speed and tension, they maintain product quality, detect defects, and perform simple maintenance. The work centers on mass production lines, requiring skills to operate efficiently and stably.
Future Outlook
Although domestic job openings are decreasing due to rationalization and overseas relocation of the domestic textile industry, demand for skilled technicians is expected to remain stable amid advances in high-value-added fabrics and automation technology.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Loom Operator → Line Leader (Group Leader) → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Loom Operation / Quality Inspection / Simple Machine Maintenance / Yarn Warping
Recommended Skills
Automatic Loom Adjustment / Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations in weave or yarn tension affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and repetitive motions, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response to machine troubles or yarn breaks is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the weaving work mainly follows existing patterns, with little need for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal, focusing on simple measurements. |
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