Coated Paper Manufacturing Worker
コートしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that operates coating machines to apply paint or pigments to base paper, improving printability.
Description
Coated paper manufacturing workers use coating machines (such as blade coaters or air knife coaters) to uniformly apply paint or pigments to base paper, manufacturing high-quality coated paper. They adjust the thickness and viscosity of the coating layer as well as drying conditions to prevent issues such as coating unevenness or web breaks. They handle everything from production line startup to shutdown, equipment inspection and maintenance, and perform regular quality checks to verify the uniformity, gloss, and smoothness of the coating layer. While paying attention to safety and health management and the handling of chemicals, they stably supply high value-added coated paper.
Future Outlook
Although demand is expected to gradually decrease due to the declining trend in paper media and digitalization, demand for high value-added coated paper and functional coating technologies is expected to remain stable to a certain extent. Introduction of environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving processes will advance.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor Factory Work / Manufacturing Industry / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Factory Supervisor → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Application Management / Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Industrial Chemistry Knowledge / Papermaking Process Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to coating thickness and drying conditions directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and physical tasks such as changing base paper rolls. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for identifying causes and responding to machine troubles or coating unevenness. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks where accurate work is required more than creativity. |
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