Ceramic Tile Forming Worker
とうじきタイルせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Ceramic tile forming workers mix ceramic raw materials and form tiles using machines or by hand. They ensure product dimensions and quality using techniques such as press forming, extrusion forming, and slip casting, and pass them on to the drying and finishing processes.
Description
Ceramic tile forming workers blend clay and other raw materials to adjust moisture content, and use presses, extruders, or slip casting molds to form tiles into the specified shapes. After forming, they perform deburring and dimensional measurements, sending products that meet quality inspection standards to the drying process. Manufacturing lines may operate 24 hours, often involving shift work and team operations. They balance production efficiency and quality maintenance to support stable manufacturing.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages due to an aging population and the introduction of automation equipment are progressing, demand for design-oriented and high-function tiles is expected to increase, raising the value of skilled technicians.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Forming Operator → Leader/Group Leader → Manufacturing Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology and Development
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement / Forming Machine Operation / Raw Material Mixing / Understanding Quality Inspection Standards
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Line Automation Technology / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strictness is required for product dimensions and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
| Stress Tolerance | To withstand the pressure associated with maintaining the production line pace and quality standards. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few opportunities for creative thinking since standard molds are used. |
Related Qualifications
- Ceramics Product Manufacturing Technician
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