Jig Worker
じぐこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that designs, manufactures, adjusts, and repairs jigs (tools used in manufacturing sites for positioning and fixing parts during processing and assembly).
Description
Jig workers are technicians who manufacture jigs necessary for efficient and high-precision processing and assembly of products. They read drawings and design data, select materials, perform cutting with lathes and milling machines, welding, grinding and polishing, assembly, adjustment, and inspection. Knowledge of jig design using CAD/CAM, NC programming, and quality control methods is also required. They collaborate with site and design departments to support prototyping and mass production line startups.
Future Outlook
Amid the advancement of automation and IoT in manufacturing, the technology for designing and manufacturing jigs that require complex shapes and high precision is becoming even more important, so the demand for specialized technicians will remain stably high in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Meticulous / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Prototyping / Shift Work
Career Path
Jig Worker Apprentice → Jig Worker → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Grinding and Polishing / Lathe Machining / Milling Machine Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments (Caliper, Micrometer) / Welding
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / CAD/CAM Operation / NC Programming / Quality Control Methods (QC Seven Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high-precision machining is required, and even slight errors are not tolerated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling metal parts and long hours of work are common, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve issues with jig malfunctions or installation adjustments. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Machining Skills Certification
Aliases
- Jig Manufacturing Worker
- Jig Worker
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- Assembler
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