Hot Press Worker (Plastic Laminate Manufacturing)
ほっとぷれすこう（ぷらすちっくせきそうばんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures plastic laminated boards by laminating multiple resin sheets and reinforcing materials using heat and pressure.
Description
Hot press workers (plastic laminate manufacturing) stack resin sheets and reinforcing materials in a prescribed order, and use a hot press machine to bond and form them under high temperature and high pressure to produce laminated boards. They handle material loading, machine setup (temperature, pressure, heating time), removal after forming, product inspection, machine cleaning and maintenance, quality record management, and compliance with safety and health standards. They may also participate in parameter optimization and process improvement to enhance production efficiency and quality stability.
Future Outlook
With advances in automation and labor reduction, demand for operators is stable or slightly decreasing. Acquiring process monitoring technologies using IoT and AI will increase market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Material Selection / Press Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety Management / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Materials Engineering Knowledge / Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments in temperature and pressure directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are suggestions for process improvements, but mainly routine work. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work procedures are strictly defined, leaving limited room for independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Laminate Press Worker
- Laminated Board Press Worker
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