Glass Rod Manufacturing Worker
がらすぼうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures and processes rod-shaped products by drawing molten glass from a high-temperature furnace to a uniform thickness.
Description
Glass rod manufacturing workers are responsible for heating and melting glass raw materials in a high-temperature furnace and drawing them out to specific diameters and lengths to form rods. After forming, they anneal the rods in an annealing furnace to remove internal stresses. They inspect dimensions and quality using micrometers and stably supply products that meet specifications. In addition to line operations, they handle furnace temperature control, equipment maintenance, and quality issue responses.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for special glass rods and research rods, while there is potential for advancement in automation and labor reduction in manufacturing lines.
Personality Traits
High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous and methodical / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Engineer → Production Engineering Role
Required Skills
Annealing Furnace Operation / Furnace Operation (Temperature Control) / Glass Forming Technology / Product Dimension Measurement (Micrometer)
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Processing Knowledge / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to prevent variations in dimensional accuracy and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to continuous work in high-temperature environments and extensive standing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Little opportunity to demonstrate creativity as work follows manufacturing procedures and specifications. |
Related Qualifications
- Glass Manufacturing Skilled Worker (Grade 1 & 2)
Aliases
- Glass Rod Manufacturing Worker
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