Broom finisher
ほうきしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves preparing bristle bundles for brooms, attaching them to handles, performing quality inspections, and finishing them into products ready for shipment.
Description
Broom finishers receive harvested and processed raw materials, trim bristle bundles to the specified length, shape them, bind them with wire or thread while attaching them to handles. They perform inspections to check uniformity and strength of the finish, and package them for shipment. The work is mainly standing, with a high proportion of manual labor, but may involve operating simple binding machines.
Future Outlook
Demand for cleaning tools is stable, but automation and overseas production are expected to advance. On the other hand, there may be growing interest in local specialty products and handmade items.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands, good at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Factory work / Part-time/Alba OK / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Line worker (training) → Broom finisher → Group leader → Production management → Quality control
Required Skills
Bristle bundle handling / Handle attachment work / Processing with hand tools / Visual inspection
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Differences in bristle bundle length or binding strength affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work, no need for extensive communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows specified standards for processing. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
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