Chipping Worker (Wood Chip Pulp Manufacturing)
ちょうぼくこう（さいぼくぱるぷせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that crushes wood raw materials using machines such as debarkers and chippers to produce wood chips for pulp manufacturing.
Description
Chipping workers (wood chip pulp manufacturing) handle wood raw materials in paper mills or pulp mills, debark using debarkers, and crush with chipping machines to produce uniform-sized wood chips. They are responsible for feeding raw materials, operating and adjusting machines, inspecting moisture and size after crushing, removing foreign matter, monitoring and maintaining conveyor lines to maintain safety, quality, and production efficiency. They are also required to perform machine maintenance inspections, initial responses to troubles, and line records and reports.
Future Outlook
Influenced by demand trends in the paper industry, but stable supply of pulp raw materials is an important process, and demand for skilled technicians continues. With the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies, machine maintenance and line management will become more advanced.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Papermaker → Equipment Maintenance → Quality Control → Production Engineer → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Crusher Operation / Machine Maintenance Inspection / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Occupational Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss chip sizes or machine abnormalities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of heavy machinery operation and standing work, requiring sustained physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily machine operation, so advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, with limited opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on visual inspection and simple measurements rather than advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Chip Manufacturing Worker
- Pulp Raw Material Manufacturing Worker
- Wood Crushing Worker
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