Glass Mat Manufacturer
がらすまっとせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures glass mats, a type of glass fiber product. It handles the entire process from melting raw glass, spinning, mat forming, drying, cutting, quality inspection, to packaging.
Description
Glass mat manufacturers melt glass raw materials in high-temperature furnaces and produce glass fibers through centrifugal spinning or blow spinning. They add a binder to the obtained fibers, form them into mats, and then dry and cure them. Finally, they cut them to the specified size, conduct quality inspections such as appearance checks and thickness measurements, and package them. This also includes operation and maintenance of manufacturing machines, safety and health management, and improvement work for production efficiency and quality maintenance.
Future Outlook
While steady demand is expected due to increasing demand for composite materials and FRP products, the number of workers is tending to decrease due to automation and labor-saving measures. Skill succession and career advancement to production engineers are key.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Indoor factory work / Shift work / Standing work / Team-based
Career Path
Line Worker (Operator) → Line Leader / Supervisor → Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Manager → Factory Manager / Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Binder mixing temperature control / Compliance with safety and health regulations / Operation of dryers and cutting machines / Operation of glass fiber manufacturing equipment / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance (machinery) / Forklift operation skills / Production technology / QC techniques (QC7 tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects affect the quality of the final product. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and handling heavy equipment require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little creative work in standardized processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because only basic measurements are needed, and no advanced mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Glass Fiber Mat Manufacturer
- Glass Mat Manufacturer
Related Jobs
- Composite Materials Manufacturer
- FRP Manufacturer
- Fiber Manufacturer
- Glass Manufacturer