Fabric Stretching Worker
きじひきのばしこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that operates a tenter machine to stretch fabric, maintaining a consistent width of textile products and ensuring stable quality.
Description
Fabric stretching workers use tenter machines (elongation machines) to stretch woven or dyed fabric in the width direction, adjusting dimensions uniformly. They set the fabric in the machine, clamp it with clips or fingers to apply tension, control temperature and humidity, and fix it in the dryer section. During processing, they monitor sensor values for width and tension, perform visual inspections and dimension measurements to maintain product standards. They also handle machine adjustments, daily inspections, simple maintenance, and work according to safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and IoT technology in textile product manufacturing, on-site fine adjustments and quality management skills remain important. Efficiency improvements are expected from higher precision machines, but demand for specialized operation skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Quality Inspection (Dimension Measurement) / Safety and Health Knowledge / Tenter Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Machine Processing Technology / Textile Product Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of fabric width and tension is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy fabric require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, emphasizing accuracy over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for complex mathematical analysis; mainly reading simple measurement values. |
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