Copper Wire Drawing Worker
どうせんひきぬきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing staff who process copper rods or copper wire materials using drawing machines to produce copper wires of specified diameters and shapes.
Description
Copper wire drawing workers process copper round bars or wire rods into thin copper wires through mechanical drawing. They operate drawing machines, replace and adjust dies, perform post-processing such as annealing and pickling, conduct dimensional and surface quality inspections to confirm products are within specified tolerances, investigate causes during troubles, maintain equipment, and handle shipping preparations across a wide range of processes.
Future Outlook
Although demand for electric wires is stable, advances in labor-saving and automation will strengthen the trend toward emphasizing skills in equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Team Leader → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Annealing furnace operation / Die replacement and adjustment / Dimensional measurement using micrometer / Drawing machine operation / Pickling treatment
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Production data analysis / Quality control techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain product dimensional accuracy and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with few opportunities for new idea generation. |