Fish Dismantling Worker (Surimi Manufacturing)
ぎょたいかいたいこう（すりみせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves dismantling fish and performing pre-processing for surimi production in fishery factories, etc.
Description
Fish Dismantling Worker (Surimi Manufacturing) is a specialist job that dismantles and pre-processes fish on factory lines to prepare fish meat suitable for surimi production. Main tasks include dismantling using knives or electric knives, removing entrails and blood meat parts, washing, inspecting and removing fine bones, etc. Strict hygiene and quality management are required, and also responsible for post-work cleaning, disinfection, and waste disposal. It requires physical strength as standing work, and is characterized by frequent continuous operations in dry or cooled environments.
Future Outlook
Domestic demand for fishery products is stable, and since fishery processing factories are maintained across Japan, demand remains stable. However, it is also a field advancing in automation and labor-saving technologies.
Personality Traits
Hygiene-conscious / Patient / Physically strong / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Processing Staff Apprentice → Fish Dismantling Worker → Group Leader → Assistant Factory Manager → Factory Manager / Production Supervisor
Required Skills
Cooling and Washing Equipment Operation / Dismantling Skills / Foreign Object Inspection Skills / Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Management Knowledge / Forklift Driving / HACCP Understanding / Manufacturing Line Efficiency Improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because missing bones or entrails affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and long hours in frozen environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative calculations are few, limited to simple numerical management. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Fish Meat Paste Manufacturing Worker
- Surimi Manufacturing Worker
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