Horsehair Product Manufacturing Worker
ばけせいひんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses horsehair as raw material to manufacture products such as brushes and writing brushes. Performs processes consistently from washing and sorting the hair to tufting and finishing.
Description
Horsehair product manufacturing workers use horsehair as raw material and perform processes consistently from washing, drying, sorting, tufting (bundling the hair and attaching it to scrub brushes or writing brushes), to finishing. They apply appropriate treatments according to the hair quality and adjust hardness and shape suited to the intended use. Mainly manufacture painting brushes, cosmetic brushes, cleaning brushes, etc., combining machine operations and manual work for precise finishing.
Future Outlook
Domestic production faces cost competition pressure from overseas, but demand for high-quality and high-value-added products remains stable or is increasing. Productivity improvement through the fusion of automation and craftsmanship is required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Manufacturing Staff → Chief Craftsman → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Brush and Writing Brush Finishing Processing / Horsehair Sorting / Machine Operation / Precision Manual Work / Tufting Technique
Recommended Skills
Dyeing and Bleaching Technique / Product Design / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine judgment of hair quality and uniform finishing are required. |
Aliases
- Horsehair Processing Worker
- Horsehair Product Worker
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