Laboratory glassware manufacturing worker
りかがくようガラスきぐせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who manufactures glassware such as beakers, flasks, and pipettes used in physicochemical experiments using handcrafting and dedicated machines
Description
Laboratory glassware manufacturing workers use glass tubes and glass sheets as raw materials, perform forming with burner heating, dimension adjustment through polishing and grinding, scale marking and printing, and produce physicochemical instruments such as beakers, flasks, and pipettes. Products require dimensional accuracy down to the micron level, and workers demonstrate manual dexterity and high attention to detail to maintain quality. The work is primarily manual in small workshops, but NC-controlled machines and automatic polishing machines may also be used in combination.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to the expansion of physicochemical research and analysis markets. With the introduction of automation and 3D printing technologies, the acquisition of advanced skills is required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in fine work / Has a strong attention to detail / Has patience
Work Style
Factory employment / Manual work / Shift work / Small group work
Career Path
Apprentice → Full-fledged manufacturing worker → Group leader/Leader → Factory manager → Independence/Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Burner work / Dimensional measurement and quality inspection / Glass tube processing technology / Grinding and polishing technology / Scale marking processing
Recommended Skills
Automatic polishing machine operation / CAD drawing reading ability / Microscope inspection technology / Surface treatment technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to minimize errors in high-precision manufacturing processes. |
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