Decorative plywood manufacturing worker

けしょうごうはんせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

This occupation manufactures decorative plywood for construction materials and furniture by applying adhesive to wood veneer boards, the raw material for decorative plywood, and going through pressing and finishing processes.

Description

Decorative plywood manufacturing workers apply synthetic resin-based adhesives to wood veneer boards, stack multiple layers, heat and press them in a press machine to form plywood. After forming, they smooth the surface with a polishing machine, laminate decorative sheets as needed, and perform finishing polishing again. In the manufacturing process, they adjust adhesive application amounts and pressing conditions, and inspect dimensions, warping, and surface quality. They also handle machine operation, maintenance checks, and safety management of the work environment.

Future Outlook

Demand for decorative plywood used in construction materials and furniture is stable, and there is potential for increased need for technicians skilled in environmentally friendly adhesives and high value-added finishing techniques.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Physically strong

Work Style

Factory work / Rotating shifts / Shifts / Standing work / Team work

Career Path

Operator → Leader → Factory manager → Production engineering role → Quality control position

Required Skills

Adhesive application / Polishing and finishing / Press machine operation / Quality inspection / Wood processing machine operation

Recommended Skills

Basic production management knowledge / Forklift operation / Machine maintenance / Safety and health knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because high precision is required for product dimensions and finishes.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it involves a lot of handling heavy objects and standing work, requiring physical strength.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because the work mainly involves repeating prescribed processes.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because there are few complex calculations.

Related Qualifications

  • Forklift operation skills training
  • Wood processing skills technician

Aliases

  • Decorative plywood worker
  • Veneer board manufacturing worker

Related Jobs

  • Furniture manufacturing worker
  • Plywood manufacturing worker
  • Woodworking machine operator

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