Incense Stick Maker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the manufacturing process of incense from raw material mixing to forming, drying, and packaging.
Description
Incense stick makers blend raw materials such as fragrant wood powder, binders, and fragrances, form them into sticks using machines or by hand, and then dry, finish, and package them. They manage mixing ratios and drying conditions to ensure uniform quality and fragrance, and are also involved in maintaining and improving the production line. Work content varies depending on the scale and equipment, from factories using traditional methods to large-scale automated lines, but technology to achieve stable fragrance and combustion characteristics is required.
Future Outlook
Demand as a traditional craft product is stable, but the market size is shrinking due to population decline and changes in lifestyle. High value-added products, overseas market development, and efficiency improvements through mechanization and automation are required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Part-time/Alba / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineering Position
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Packaging Work / Quality Control / Raw Materials Mixing
Recommended Skills
Drying and Humidification Management Technology / Fragrance Knowledge / Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in mixing ratios or forming and drying conditions affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and heavy labor in raw material transportation and line operations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Type 4, Class B)
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