Felt Manufacturing Equipment Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates and monitors felt manufacturing equipment to stably produce nonwoven felt products.
Description
Felt manufacturing equipment operators are technicians who operate, monitor, and adjust nonwoven fabric production lines using wool or synthetic fibers as raw materials, performing processes such as carding, layering, needle punching, fulling, and drying. They manage equipment startup and shutdown, adjustments to raw material feed amounts, needle pressure, and speeds, quality inspections during intermediate processes, and control product thickness, density, and surface condition. They also perform daily cleaning, lubrication, simple maintenance inspections, and work to maintain and improve safety, hygiene, and production efficiency.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of automation and IoT in manufacturing lines, demand is expected to increase for operators with advanced equipment knowledge and data analysis skills.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor Factory Work / Rotation / Shift Work / Standing Work / Wearing Protective Gear
Career Path
Operator Apprentice → Chief Operator/Shift Leader → Production Line Manager → Process Improvement Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Operation and Monitoring / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Manufacturing Process Management / Quality Inspection / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 / IoT Device Operation / PLC Control / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain uniform thickness and texture of the product. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is primarily routine, and creativity is not particularly required. |
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Aliases
- Felt Line Operator
- Felt Machine Operator
- Felt Processing Machine Operator
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