Folding box manufacturing worker
おりたたみばこせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation manufacturing paper folding boxes. Operates die-cut and slitter machines to perform creasing, gluing, assembly, and quality inspection in an integrated process.
Description
Folding box manufacturing workers start from raw paper delivery, perform die-cutting with die-cut machines, slitting with slitter machines, creasing (fold making), gluing with gluers (gluing machines), and finally assemble boxes by hand or with automatic assembly equipment. They monitor and adjust line operations while maintaining product dimensions and fold accuracy, perform cause analysis and improvements for quality defects. Simple machine maintenance, cleaning, and safety management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market, demand for packaging materials is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, due to advances in labor-saving and automation, there is a trend toward requiring advanced machine setup and maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Has patience / Likes making things / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Folding box manufacturing operator → Group leader → Manufacturing line manager → Production control → Factory manager
Required Skills
Die-cut machine operation / Dimension measurement / Gluing technology / Paper processing machine operation / Quality inspection (visual and measurement)
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance knowledge / CAD (package design) / Forklift operation / Post-printing processing knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for dimensions, folds, glue positions, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength due to handling heavy cardboard and extensive standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it involves manufacturing according to standards rather than design. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because measurement and dimension checking are basic. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation skills training
Aliases
- Paper box manufacturing worker
- Paper container manufacturing worker
Related Jobs
- Cardboard manufacturing worker
- Packaging machine operator
- Post-printing processing worker