Brush Tufting Worker
ブラシしょくもうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing process of implanting bristle bundles into the base material of brushes by hand or machine operation.
Description
Brush tufting workers are specialized manufacturing professionals who implant bristle bundles used in various brushes such as toothbrushes, cleaning brushes, and cosmetic brushes into handles or base materials. They understand the characteristics of materials like nylon bristles or animal hair, and use tufting machines or manual labor to align them at appropriate densities, angles, and positions, while performing quality inspections. They handle detailed manual work, machine adjustments, material selection, and finish checks, contributing to the maintenance of stable production lines. Production efficiency and brush performance depend on the proficiency of skills, allowing experienced workers to acquire high-level techniques.
Future Outlook
While demand for small-lot production and special-purpose brushes will be maintained, tufting technology using automation and robots is expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Worker (Brush Tufting Worker) → Line Leader → Production Engineer → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Material Management / Quality Inspection / Tufting Machine Operation / Tufting Technique
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Tool Usage
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in tufting position and density directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina to stand and keep hands moving continuously. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No need for advanced analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is hardly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly simple tasks, so planning skills are not particularly required. |
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