Groundwood Pulp Manufacturer
さいぼくパルプせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled worker who chemically and mechanically processes wood chips to manufacture pulp, the raw material for paper and other products.
Description
Groundwood pulp manufacturers chip logs using chipping equipment, then manufacture pulp through chemical digestion processes using chemicals, washing, bleaching, impurity removal using screens, dehydration, and drying processes. They perform manufacturing line machine operations, monitor temperature and pressure, adjust chemical input amounts, and manage safety and hygiene. When abnormalities occur, they identify the causes, perform recovery work, and maintain product quality. Shift work including night shifts is common, and they also handle operation of large machinery, raw material transportation, and wastewater treatment.
Future Outlook
Pulp demand is stable, and labor shortages due to veteran retirements will continue. Amid advances in labor-saving through automation and IoT, there is demand for personnel skilled in machine maintenance and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Chief Operator → Line Supervisor → Manufacturing Section Chief → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation and Basic Maintenance Inspection / Paper and Pulp Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Quality Measurement / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Handling / Forklift Operation Skills / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strictness is required in areas such as chemical usage amounts and temperature control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is handling of heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and there is little need for generating new ideas. |
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