Glass lathe worker (wire drawing)
がらすろくろこう（せんびき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who uses a heating furnace and glass lathe to manually rotate glass while drawing it into thin rods or tubes.
Description
Glass lathe worker (wire drawing) is a specialist job that uses tweezers or wire cutters to draw molten glass raw material heated in a furnace into thin rods or tubes while rotating it on a lathe. The operator strictly adjusts the furnace temperature and rotation speed, and performs the work while checking the product's diameter and surface smoothness. After finishing, it is slowly cooled in an annealing furnace, undergoes quality inspection, and supplied for various uses such as research samples, decorative parts, etc. While advanced manual techniques and precise temperature management are required, efficiency is being improved through automation, but the need for manual fine processing using traditional techniques and for special purposes still exists.
Future Outlook
Even as automation progresses in the glass manufacturing industry, manual high-precision wire drawing techniques for fine processing and special applications maintain a certain demand. Activity is expected in niche fields such as traditional crafts, research materials, and decorative product markets.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract employee / Day shift / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Apprentice glass lathe worker → Glass lathe worker → Supervisor → Production line manager → Quality manager
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Glass lathe operation / Heating furnace temperature control / Precision tool operation / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Recommended Skills
Colored glass techniques / Glass decoration techniques / Machine maintenance / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strict attention is required to the thickness and surface condition of delicate glass products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work in high-temperature environments and physical strength are required. |
Aliases
- Glass tube drawing worker
- Wire-drawing glass craftsman
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