Needle Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation that uses metal wire as material, undergoes processes such as cutting, grinding, polishing, heat treatment, plating, etc., to manufacture needle products. High-precision finishing is required depending on the application, such as medical or sewing needles.
Description
Needle manufacturing workers produce a variety of needle products, such as sewing needles and medical injection needles, using metal wire as material. On the production line, they cut the raw materials, shape them using presses or forming machines, and then finish dimensions and tips to high precision through grinding and polishing processes. They perform heat treatment and surface treatment (plating), and ship the products as finished goods after passing quality inspection. In addition to machine operation, skilled eyes and hands are required for adjusting manufacturing conditions and determining defective products.
Future Outlook
While some tasks will be mechanized due to advances in automation and robotics, demand for high-precision products such as medical needles remains stable, and skilled workers' techniques will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Control → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cutting and Grinding Processing Technology / Heat Treatment Knowledge / Machine Operation / Polishing Technology / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / Microfabrication Technology / Plating Processing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy to maintain fine dimensional tolerances is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive tasks require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily involves work following prescribed procedures, so high creativity is not required. |
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