Glass fiber drying worker
ガラスせんいかんそうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates drying equipment in the glass fiber manufacturing process, performs appropriate temperature and humidity control, and produces high-quality glass fiber products.
Description
Glass fiber drying workers feed glass fiber materials into drying furnaces on the production line, monitor and adjust temperature and humidity, and dry them to the specified moisture content. During the drying process, they perform quality inspections (moisture content measurement and appearance inspection) to prevent defective products. They also conduct regular inspections and simple maintenance of drying furnaces and surrounding equipment, manage line operations according to production plans, and handle safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for glass fiber products. Automation and sophistication of drying processes using IoT and AI will advance, requiring skill improvement in equipment management and quality control, etc.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
High-temperature environment / Indoor work / Line work / Shift work
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Group leader → Manufacturing engineer → Manufacturing management
Required Skills
Drying furnace operation / Inspection and maintenance of production equipment / Moisture content measurement / Temperature and humidity control
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of heat treatment / Manufacturing process management / Safety and health knowledge / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small defects affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina to continue standing work in high-temperature environments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the need for work in high-temperature environments and response to production troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with low demand for creativity. |
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