Emboss Sheet Worker (Vinyl)
えんぼすしーとこう（びにるせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that performs embossing to add uneven patterns to vinyl resin sheets.
Description
Emboss Sheet Worker (Vinyl) is a job that heats raw vinyl resin sheets and applies embossing using roll presses or similar machines with engraved uneven patterns. It manufactures sheet products for decorative uses such as flooring, wallpaper, and furniture sheets, or functional sheets with anti-slip or abrasion resistance properties.
Main tasks include setting raw sheets into machines, adjusting temperature and pressure, replacing and cleaning emboss rolls, inspecting dimensions and patterns of processed sheets, removing defective products, etc. It also includes managing process records and quality data, complying with safety and health procedures, and performing periodic machine maintenance.
It requires standing work in the factory, handling heavy raw rolls, and long hours of machine monitoring. Shift work or rotating shifts according to production plans are common, and attention to detail and physical stamina are necessary to maintain stable manufacturing quality.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected for building materials and interior applications, advancements in automation and labor reduction will increasingly require machine maintenance and operational capabilities utilizing IoT.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator (Entry Level) → Senior Operator → Group Leader/Line Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with Safety and Health Procedures / Embossing Machine Operation / Production Record Creation / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Material Properties Knowledge / Production Management / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even slight deviations in embossing can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy raw rolls and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The process is routine, emphasizing adherence to established procedures over creative thinking. |