Cake Maintenance Worker
けーくほぜんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that inspects, maintains, and repairs production equipment such as cake winding devices in spinning and fiber manufacturing processes to maintain stable operation.
Description
Cake maintenance workers perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and breakdown repairs on textile winding machines, such as center-pull ball-shaped (cake) winding devices. They swiftly resolve issues through parts replacement (bearings, gears, belts, sensors, etc.), lubrication, machine adjustments, electrical circuit checks and repairs, and diagnostics using measuring instruments, thereby enhancing product quality and production efficiency. Managing maintenance records, coordinating with production planning departments, and complying with safety standards are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the spread of IoT and predictive maintenance technologies, there will be a demand for skills in equipment data analysis and remote monitoring, while the need for skilled maintenance workers remains high. It is expected to remain a stable occupation in the labor-short manufacturing industry.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Equipment Maintenance Operator → Senior Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Leader/Supervisor → Production Technology/Factory Management
Required Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Maintenance and Inspection of Mechanical Equipment / Operation of Measuring Instruments / Reading Drawings and Manuals
Recommended Skills
PLC Control / Predictive Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately grasp the condition of fine parts and changes in torque and pressure. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to high physical demands such as replacing heavy machine parts and working at heights. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify and resolve the causes of unexpected failures or abnormalities. |
Related Qualifications
- Machine Maintenance Skills Certification
- Second-Class Electrician
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