Jet Loom Operator (Textile Manufacturing)
じぇっとるーむおぺれーたー（おりものせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates air jet looms or water jet looms to produce textiles.
Description
Jet loom operators operate air jet looms or water jet looms to manufacture textiles. They perform yarn setup, reed threading, and warp and weft tension adjustments, then start and stop the loom to proceed with production. During production, they detect fabric defects or machine troubles, identify the causes, and perform recovery operations or parts replacements. They also handle regular maintenance inspections, cleaning, and safety and health management, contributing to quality maintenance and production efficiency improvement.
Future Outlook
Amid advancements in automation and high-speed operations in the textile industry, traditional manual setup tasks will decrease, but demand for operators with advanced skills in equipment maintenance, IoT data analysis, etc., is expected to remain high.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Jet Loom Operator → Senior Operator → Line Leader → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Loom Operation / Machine Operation Monitoring and Troubleshooting / Safety and Health Knowledge / Textile Quality Inspection / Warp and Weft Tension Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills / Production Management / QC Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure product quality, it is necessary to finely detect yarn tension and weave misalignment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw fabrics. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify the cause of loom stoppage and quickly restore operations is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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