Glass Bead Setter (Glass Bead Manufacturing)
たまさしこう（がらすだませいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that melts glass raw materials, picks them up with needles or pins while shaping and firing to manufacture glass beads.
Description
Specialized profession in glass bead manufacturing. Melts glass raw materials at high temperature, picks up with thin needles or pins, shapes to a certain size and shape, fires, and after cooling, inspects and finishes. Requires skills in temperature control, maintaining uniformity, and manual dexterity.
Future Outlook
While there is steady demand in the handicraft and accessory markets, due to the expansion of mass production by machines and shortage of successors, the value of traditional handmade manufacturing techniques is increasing on one hand, but the number of practitioners is on a declining trend.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Dexterous hands and skilled in fine work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice/Assistant → Glass Bead Setter → Lead Glass Bead Setter → Quality Control Officer → Production Line Manager
Required Skills
Firing Operation / Glass Melting Technology / Manual Shaping / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Color Sense / Glass Handling Knowledge / Safety and Health Management / Tool Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to prevent variations in size and shape. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work in high-temperature environments and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly working along existing patterns, with little design involved. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required in the manufacturing process. |
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