Lead stripper (rubber insulated wire manufacturing)
はくだんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who strips lead covering from wires and prepares materials for the rubber covering process.
Description
Lead strippers operate lead stripping machines on the production line to carefully remove the lead covering applied to wires. They inspect and replace blade sharpness before and after work, adjust and clean the machine, and inspect the stripped wires for dimensions, surface condition, and residual lead amount. They manage work records, thoroughly check safety devices and implement measures to prevent lead dust dispersion, while supplying materials of stable quality to the next rubber covering process.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction in manufacturing industries progress, the demand for skilled workers with equipment maintenance and quality management skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous and cautious / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Line worker → Line leader → Quality control staff → Production engineer → Factory manager
Required Skills
Blade replacement and adjustment / Dimensional measurement / Lead stripping machine operation / Machine cleaning and maintenance / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation / Machine equipment maintenance and inspection / Production data management / Safety and health management / Simple welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately remove lead and maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and machine operation require a certain level of physical strength. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires responding to machine troubles and investigating causes when abnormalities are detected. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows standard procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator (small)
- Forklift operation training
- Metal press machine supervisor
Aliases
- Lead stripping operator
Related Jobs
- Covering worker
- Extrusion worker
- Inspection worker
- Wire manufacturing worker