Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the entire manufacturing process of magnetic tapes, including coating, drying, slit processing, inspection, winding, and more.
Description
Magnetic tape manufacturing workers apply paint containing magnetic material to a base film, harden it using drying equipment, slit-cut it to the specified width, perform winding and rewinding, conduct quality checks with inspection devices, and handle packaging, overseeing the entire manufacturing process. Main tasks include operating and maintaining production equipment, adjusting raw material formulations, analyzing causes of quality issues, and managing safety and health. They maintain the performance of magnetic tapes for various applications such as industrial use or data backups, while adapting to labor-saving and automation measures.
Future Outlook
Due to the contraction of digital media applications, demand for magnetic tapes is on a declining trend. However, steady demand continues for industrial and data backup applications, and adaptation to labor-saving and automation technologies will be key.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Production Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with Work Procedures / Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Paint Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze the causes of troubles in the manufacturing line and maintain quality. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To detect minute defects that directly affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly identify the cause when defects occur and implement countermeasures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, and creativity is not particularly required. |
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