Machine Tatami Worker (Tatami Manufacturing)
きかいだこう（たたみせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves operating automated machinery to process and assemble main tatami components such as tatami omote and tatami bed, efficiently manufacturing tatami.
Description
Machine tatami workers (tatami manufacturing) are responsible for cutting, sewing tatami omote (igusa or chemical surface) with machines, and combining it with tatami bed in factories or workshops specialized in tatami production. Specifically, they operate, maintain, and adjust automatic cutting machines, sewing machines, forming presses, etc., to improve production line efficiency and quality control. They also handle product inspections, defect sorting, regular machine checks and cleaning, data entry, and report preparation. They adjust workload based on production plans and collaborate with line workers to achieve stable manufacturing.
Future Outlook
Demand for tatami is flat due to housing diversification, but there is steady demand from renovations and high-value-added tatami. Factory automation and labor-saving trends are accelerating, maintaining the role of machine tatami workers. Development of automation technology to compensate for decreasing skilled workers is also progressing.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Worker / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Line Leader (Group Leader) → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Tool Usage / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance Skills Certification (Grade 3 or higher) / Material Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to maintain uniform dimensions and quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work is standardized and does not require advanced analytical skills. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows prescribed procedures, with little demand for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves simple calculations like quantity management, but no advanced mathematical skills are needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Focuses on work based on instructions rather than prior planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Tatami Production Skills Certification
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