Artificial pearl core bead manufacturer (Glass)
じんぞうしんじゅげんぎょくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that forms, polishes, and inspects glass core beads (core beads) used in pearl culturing and supplies them for products.
Description
Artificial pearl core bead manufacturer (Glass) is a specialized job that consistently manufactures glass core beads serving as the nucleus for pearl culturing. Responsible for processes from glass melting, injection molding or manual shaping, cooling, polishing, drilling, to inspection of appearance and size. Requires uniform spherical shapes and precise dimension control, with delicate techniques combining machine operation and manual labor. Since high-quality core beads determine the quality of cultured pearls, attention to detail is crucial to prevent micro-level scratches or shape deviations.
Future Outlook
Due to the shrinking scale of the domestic cultured pearl industry, demand is flat to decreasing. However, certain demand is expected to be maintained through development of high-value-added products and industrial bead applications.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Site worker → Team leader → Manufacturing line manager → Quality assurance staff → Manufacturing engineer
Required Skills
Dimension measurement / Drilling machine operation / Glass melting and forming technology / Polishing technology / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of statistical quality control / Fine work / Machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute scratches or shape errors directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | To sustain long hours of standing work and delicate manual tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows prescribed procedures. |
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