Paintbrush Manufacturing Worker
がひつせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing worker who selects the hair material for paintbrushes, attaches it to the shaft, and finishes it, requiring artisan skills.
Description
Paintbrush manufacturing workers select hair materials such as horsehair or nylon hair by quality and thickness, fix and glue the hair bundles to wooden or plastic shafts, and then adjust the shape and hardness to finish the paintbrushes. This is a specialized job that requires precise manual work down to the details, such as cutting and shaping the hair, coating with paint, and polishing the grip area. Traditional techniques are sometimes used, and work styles range from mass production to small-lot custom orders.
Future Outlook
Although the market is small due to digitalization, demand for high-quality paintbrushes utilizing traditional techniques is expected to be maintained to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands, good at fine work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Artisan → Paintbrush Manufacturing Worker (Artisan) → Workshop Manager → Product Development Staff
Required Skills
Cutting and Polishing Skills / Detail Finishing / Hair Material Selection Skills / Handling of Adhesives and Paints
Recommended Skills
Quality Control / Tool and Equipment Maintenance / Traditional Craft Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | The arrangement and cutting precision of fine hairs directly affect the painting quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Centered on standard manufacturing processes with little change. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Few complex analytical tasks, as it follows prescribed procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manufacturing based on existing specifications. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly accurately performing instructed tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves measurement and weighing, but no advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Processes are standardized, with little autonomous planning. |
| Problem Solving | Few major variations in processes, mainly troubleshooting. |
| Stress Tolerance | Relatively few sudden loads due to deadlines. |
Aliases
- Brush Artisan
- Writing Brush Manufacturing Worker
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