Kozo bark stripper (paper factory)
こうぞかわはぎこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A fieldwork job that strips the bark from kozo branches, the raw material for washi paper, and extracts the fibers.
Description
Kozo bark strippers remove the outer and inner bark from kozo branches, which serve as raw materials for washi paper and paper products, and extract the fibers. The work is primarily manual, but in recent years, they also operate mechanical bark stripping devices to process efficiently. The extracted fibers are sent to the papermaking process and greatly affect the quality of the final paper products, so accurate work and quality control are required. The work involves a lot of standing and repetitive motions, requiring physical strength and concentration.
Future Outlook
Demand for washi and high-grade paper is stable, and there is a certain demand as a job inheriting traditional techniques through manual work, but the number of workers is decreasing due to advances in mechanization and automation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work
Career Path
Raw material processing staff (newcomer) → Raw material processing team leader → Manufacturing process supervisor → Manufacturing department manager
Required Skills
Bark stripping machine operation / Fiber separation / Safety and health management / Understanding quality inspection standards
Recommended Skills
Basic maintenance / Papermaking raw material processing / Teamwork / Washi production
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to avoid damaging the fibers |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling large amounts of raw materials and long hours of standing work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Few complex analytical tasks |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are routine |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no calculation work |
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