Dobby Loom Adjuster
どびーおりきちょうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation performs mechanical adjustments and maintenance on dobby looms to maintain the quality and production efficiency of woven fabrics.
Description
Dobby loom adjusters specialize in adjusting and maintaining looms equipped with dobby mechanisms that form complex patterns in woven fabrics. They handle warp and weft tension adjustments, weave density settings, dobby head and harness maintenance, and root cause analysis for unusual noises or failures. Using precise measuring instruments, they improve machine operation accuracy to ensure product uniformity and quality. They switch machine types or change patterns according to production schedules and contribute to production line efficiency improvements as part of a team.
Future Outlook
Job openings are on a declining trend due to the contraction of the domestic textile industry, but demand remains for advanced machine adjustment technicians in high-value-added woven fabrics and smart factory transformations.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in detailed work / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Factory Employment / Shift Work / Team Management
Career Path
Dobby Loom Adjuster → Loom Maintenance Technician → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Fiber Knowledge / Loom Maintenance / Measuring Instrument Operation / Reading Drawings and Specifications
Recommended Skills
Electrical Controls and PLC / Mechanical Drafting and CAD / Production Management / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments directly affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify and resolve causes of loom failures or quality issues. |
Related Qualifications
- Textile Product Manufacturing Skilled Worker (Mechanical Pattern)
Aliases
- Dobby Loom Operator
- Dobby Machine Adjuster
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