Decorative Plywood Press Worker
けしょうごうはんぷれすこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who uses a press machine to bond decorative paper or film to plywood under high pressure and high temperature to produce highly decorative plywood.
Description
Decorative plywood press workers manufacture decorative plywood used in furniture and interior materials. They uniformly attach decorative paper or film to base plywood, load it into the press machine, and perform pressure heating while managing temperature, pressure, and time. This is a critical process that determines the product's aesthetics and durability. In addition to machine operation, they handle quality inspections and simple machine maintenance. Collaboration on the production line and adherence to work standards are required.
Future Outlook
While there is stable demand as an interior material, factory labor reduction and automation are progressing, increasing the demand for versatile workers capable of handling quality control and machine maintenance.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good at Steady Work / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform Required
Career Path
Line Operator → Leader (Group Leader) → Process Manager → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Lamination Processing / Machine Maintenance / Plywood Setting and Handling / Press Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
5S Activities and Kaizen Activities / Material Properties Understanding / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to prevent bubbles or misalignment and maintain aesthetics. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to handling heavy plywood and extensive standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus, and accuracy in procedures is emphasized over generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Since pressure, temperature, and time are set according to the manual, advanced mathematical analysis skills are not necessary. |
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Aliases
- Decorative Veneer Press Worker
- Veneer Press Worker
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