Hardened Plywood Worker
こうかごうばんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures plywood by laminating wood impregnated with resin and curing it under high temperature and high pressure.
Description
Hardened plywood workers impregnate veneer boards or wood fibers with resin, stack them in a specified lamination order, and then apply high temperature and high pressure using a press machine to cure them. They manage product dimensions and thickness, adjust the impregnation liquid, operate heating and pressure conditions, perform cooling and drying, finishing polishing and cutting, and inspection throughout the entire manufacturing process to maintain quality. Safety and quality management, as well as machine maintenance, are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Although influenced by fluctuations in the housing and building materials market, demand for environmentally friendly and high-performance materials is expected to increase, ensuring ongoing needs as a stable manufacturing technology job.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Supervisor → Production Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Press Machine Operation / Resin Impregnation / Temperature and Pressure Management / Veneer Board Lamination Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Quality Management / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Managing dimensions and materials is important to maintain product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy materials and standing for long periods are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Accuracy in standardized processes is valued more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Experience and intuition are valued more than calculations. |
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Aliases
- Hardened Plywood Manufacturing Worker
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- Plywood Worker
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