Gold and Silver Flat Foil Manufacturing Worker
きんぎんひらはくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that processes metal sheets into foil shape by rolling them thinly with a rolling machine in the manufacturing process of gold leaf and silver leaf.
Description
The gold and silver flat foil manufacturing worker is a specialist who uses gold or silver raw plates to create uniform metal sheets through high-temperature processing and polishing, and processes them into foil tens of microns thick using a rolling machine. In the manufacturing process, temperature control, tension adjustment, visual inspections to maintain foil uniformity, etc., are required, and both machine operation and craftsmanship skills are necessary. The completed gold and silver foil is used in a wide range of fields such as traditional crafts, decorative materials, and shielding materials for electronic components.
Future Outlook
In addition to traditional craft applications, expansion in use for electronic component shielding and advanced materials is expected, but securing personnel is a challenge due to the decrease in skilled technicians.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Dexterous hands and good at fine work / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Skilled Worker → Chief Operator → Quality Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Metal Polishing / Rolling Machine Operation / Temperature Control / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Manufacturing Process Management / Materials Mechanics / Quality Control / Traditional Crafts Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision and attention to detail are required to manufacture extremely thin foil. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for operating the rolling machine and handling raw plates. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mostly solitary work with limited communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the focus, and creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
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