Felt Manufacturing Assistant Worker
ふぇるとせいぞうほじょこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Felt manufacturing assistants handle auxiliary tasks in the felt product manufacturing line, from raw material feeding through machine operation to product cutting, inspection, and packing.
Description
Felt manufacturing assistants primarily support the production process of felt sheets using non-woven fabric manufacturing machines or needle punch machines. They measure and mix raw fibers, feed them into machines, monitor compression and forming processes, remove products between processes, cut them, feed them into dryers, and perform other tasks. They inspect product dimensions and appearance, exclude non-conforming items, and handle packing and shipping preparation for approved products.
Work is centered on line operations in factories, involving a lot of standing work, handling heavy materials, and tasks around machines. Operations often follow shift schedules based on production plans, requiring adherence to prescribed procedures with attention to safety and hygiene.
Dexterity, attention to detail, and teamwork are required. With on-site experience, career advancement to higher positions such as machine maintenance, quality control, and process improvement is possible.
Future Outlook
While Japan's textile industry is shifting production overseas, there may be introductions of automation technology due to demand for high-value-added products and small-batch, multi-variety production. The role of manufacturing assistants will continue, but changes in job content due to labor reduction are expected.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Good teamwork / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Employee / Factory Employment / Permanent Employee / Shift
Career Path
Felt Manufacturing Worker → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Appearance Inspection / Basic Tool Usage / Cutting and Forming Assistance / Felt Machine Operation / Raw Material Measurement and Feeding
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Forklift Operation Training / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to detect small defects that affect appearance quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and transporting raw materials impose high physical demands. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Line work is performed by multiple people, making the ability to collaborate essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, with emphasis on adherence to procedures rather than generating new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work centers on routine tasks following instructions, with few opportunities for independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is little complex mathematical calculation; simple measurement tasks are the focus. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are manualized, providing few opportunities to demonstrate planning and organizational skills. |
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