Paperboard manufacturing worker
いたがみせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An industrial job that manufactures paperboard by operating machines such as paper machines, dryers, and calenders using pulp, waste paper, etc., as raw materials.
Description
Paperboard manufacturing workers handle the entire process of forming fibers into sheets using a paper machine with pulp or waste paper as raw materials, and finishing them into paperboard using dryers and calenders (rolling machines). Main tasks include raw material blending, machine operation and monitoring, roll replacement, quality inspection for thickness and smoothness, and safety and health management. They are also required to perform inspections and maintenance to improve production efficiency and quality stability, as well as quick cause analysis and response in case of troubles. They work in shifts for 24-hour line operations, collaborating within the team to achieve stable production.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for cardboard base paper, the introduction of IoT and automation technologies is advancing, accelerating moves toward efficiency and labor reduction.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Shift leader → Process manager → Production engineering engineer → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Machine operation monitoring / Paper machine operation / Quality inspection / Raw material blending / Safety and health management
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / Equipment maintenance / PLC control / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss minor defects in quality inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for standing work and heavy roll replacements. |
| Problem Solving | Quick identification of causes and response are required during machine troubles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly necessary as the work follows existing manufacturing processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation training
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