Coating Worker (Rubberized Fabric)
こーてぃんぐこう（ごむびきぬの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Industrial manufacturing occupation that coats fabric base materials with rubber to impart waterproofness and durability.
Description
Coating Worker (Rubberized Fabric) is a manufacturing occupation that uniformly applies and laminates rubber onto base materials such as fabrics to impart waterproofing, airtightness, and durability. Compounds rubber latex or raw rubber and processes using coaters, laminators, drying furnaces, and vulcanization equipment. After processing, conducts thickness checks, appearance inspections, and physical property tests to confirm quality. Follows production plans to ensure safety and hygiene while handling machine adjustments and maintenance.
Future Outlook
Affected by overseas transfers and automation in domestic manufacturing, worker numbers are flat to declining, but increasing demand for high-function materials poses challenges in shifting to high value-added fields and skill succession.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High Concentration / Patient / Polite and Courteous
Work Style
Career Path
On-site Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Manager/Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Coating Equipment Operation / Laminating Machine Operation / Material Weighing and Compounding / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Equipment Troubleshooting (Basic) / Machine Maintenance / Manufacturing Site Improvement / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to maintain coating thickness uniformity and appearance quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks where adherence to procedures is valued over novelty. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily involves machine settings and measurement value checks, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Rubberized Fabric Processing Worker
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