Fiber Reinforced Plastic Molding Worker
せんいきょうかプラスチックせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of manufacturing fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) products. Laminates glass fiber or carbon fiber with resin, and molds and cures it using a mold to produce products.
Description
Fiber-reinforced plastic molding workers combine fiber materials such as glass fiber and carbon fiber with synthetic resin, laminating, molding, and curing them inside molds to manufacture products. They use techniques such as hand lay-up, spray-up, vacuum casting, and compression molding. After molding, they also handle surface finishing such as deflashing, polishing, and painting. They operate machinery on production lines, maintain molds, manage safety and health, and work in various fields such as ship parts, automobile parts, and building materials.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to the lightweighting of automobiles and expansion in the renewable energy sector, with stable job openings expected in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Factory worker → Fiber reinforced plastic molding worker → Leader/line leader → Quality control staff → Production engineering engineer
Required Skills
Composite material processing / Molding machine and mold operation / Resin hardener mixing and measurement / Surface finishing / Vacuum molding
Recommended Skills
CAD (mold design) / Quality control methods (QC) / Reading English technical documents / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is required to prevent bubbles or misalignment during lamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Simple measurement of mixing ratios is required, but advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
Aliases
- FRP Molder
- FRP Technician
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