Hinge Manufacturing Worker (Hinge)
ひんじせいぞうこう（ちょうつがい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation responsible for the manufacturing process of metal hinges (hinges). Handles everything from material processing to assembly and inspection, ensuring product dimensional accuracy and quality.
Description
Hinge manufacturing workers produce hinges, which are opening and closing components for doors, windows, furniture, etc. Main tasks range from cutting blanks from metal sheets, forming with press dies, drilling holes with drill presses, deburring, heat treatment or surface treatment, finish grinding, assembly, to inspection. Operations may be line-based in some cases, and they also handle machine operation, die replacement, quality control, and equipment maintenance. They strictly check dimensional accuracy between processes and appearance finishes, reducing defect rates and improving processes to enhance production efficiency.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, skills in quality control and equipment maintenance are increasingly emphasized. Technicians with the ability to handle diverse small-lot production are expected to see stable demand.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Awareness of Reducing Mistakes / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Drill Press Operation / Grinding and Polishing / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation / Press Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / Die Maintenance / Production Management / Quality Control Techniques (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to suppress variations in product dimensional accuracy and finish. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are minimal, mainly focusing on basic dimensional measurements. |
Aliases
- Hinge Manufacturing Worker
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