Cut Glass Worker
かっとぐらすこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that performs precise cutting and grinding processing on decorative glass products using diamond wheels or rotating grinding stones.
Description
Cut glass workers use diamond wheels or rotating grinding stones to cut and grind decorative patterns into glass products. They select tools based on drawings or designs, adjust rotation speeds and cutting speeds, and perform precise processing. After processing, they polish and clean to enhance luster and transparency. High skill and sensory ability are required for mastery, and work is mainly done in workshops or manufacturing sites.
Future Outlook
Demand in the high-end market is expected to remain stable or gradually increase. On the other hand, while the mass-produced product market is shrinking due to advances in industrial automation, the added value as handicrafts is high, and artisan skills will continue to be valued.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Processing / Individual Workshop / Outsourced Manufacturing / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Cut Glass Apprentice → Cut Glass Worker → Chief Technician → Workshop Manager → Independent Artisan
Required Skills
Blueprint and Design Reading / Diamond Wheel Operation / Grinding Stone Operation / Hand Grinding Technique
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Creation / Color Sense / English Blueprint Reading / Surface Treatment (Polishing)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minute scratches greatly affect the product's value. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because aesthetic sense for patterns and designs is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual work with little teamwork. |
Aliases
- Crystal Cutter
- Kiriko Artisan
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