Magnetic Recording Media Manufacturing Worker
じききろくばいたいせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing operator who produces magnetic recording media such as hard disks and magnetic tapes.
Description
Magnetic recording media manufacturing workers are professionals who manufacture magnetic recording media such as hard disks and magnetic tapes. They apply liquid containing magnetic powder to raw material substrates, dry and harden it, then perform polishing and coating to achieve the specified thickness and smoothness. They operate vacuum deposition equipment, polishing equipment, and various inspection devices, and work in a cleanroom environment. They also engage in quality control of manufacturing processes and yield improvement, supporting the stable operation of production lines.
Future Outlook
Although demand for platters for HDDs and magnetic tapes is on a shrinking trend, demand is expected to continue in some areas such as magnetic tape manufacturing for large-capacity storage.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Production technology staff → Quality control officer → Manufacturing manager
Required Skills
Compliance with cleanroom work procedures / Operation of coating equipment / Polishing machine operation / Precision measuring instrument operation
Recommended Skills
Production technology / Quality control methods (QC) / Safety management in handling chemicals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to not miss the thickness of thin films or surface defects |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the manufacturing process is manualized, creativity is not highly required |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because process improvements are often done based on instructions |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves checking measurement values rather than complex calculations |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly because work is done following instructions |
Aliases
- Magnetic Disk Manufacturing Worker
- Magnetic Media Manufacturing Worker
- Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Electronic Component Manufacturing Worker
- Magnetic Head Manufacturing Worker
- Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Worker
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Operator