Tape Measure Manufacturer (Metal Retractable Tape)
こんべっくすせいぞうこう（きんぞくせいまきじゃく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing worker responsible for the production process of metal retractable tapes, from parts processing to assembly, scale calibration, inspection, finishing, and packaging.
Description
Tape measure manufacturers handle the entire process from cutting and polishing steel tapes, printing and calibrating scale markings, assembling spring mechanisms, putting together into outer cases, accuracy inspection of the final product, to packaging. Manufacturing retractable tapes, which are precision measuring instruments, requires high attention to detail and accurate manual labor, and maintaining stable quality in line work or fixed-position operations is crucial. Simple maintenance of production equipment and root cause analysis using quality control techniques may also be included in the duties.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is anticipated in the construction, civil engineering, and DIY markets, the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies is advancing, and a future requiring improved work efficiency and high-precision quality management skills is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Assembly worker → Line leader → Production management staff → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Assembly of metal parts / Basic operation of tools and jigs / Instrument calibration
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of quality control (QC techniques) / Simple equipment maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required to minimize errors in scale markings. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work standardization is emphasized more than idea generation. |
Aliases
- Tape Measure Assembler
- Tape Measure Manufacturer
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