Pattern roll forming worker (Tire manufacturing)
かたつけろーるせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing work using calendar machines to roll-form rubber sheets for tires, ensuring shapes and quality suitable for the next tire assembly process.
Description
Pattern roll forming workers operate roll forming machines called calendar machines to produce rubber sheets that serve as base materials for tires. They supply kneaded raw rubber between rolls and continuously form it into sheets while managing temperature settings, roll gaps, and speeds. The formed rubber sheets require thickness, smoothness, and dimensional accuracy, and are regularly inspected with measuring instruments to maintain quality. Depending on production plans, they replace rolls, set patterns and layer thicknesses, and supply them to the next assembly and vulcanization processes. They also handle minor machine maintenance, cleaning, and initial responses to abnormalities.
Future Outlook
While the introduction of production lines utilizing automation and IoT is advancing, the succession of skills from skilled workers remains a challenge. Demand fluctuates with tire market trends.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor factory work / Quantitative work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Manufacturing process manager → Production engineer → Factory manager
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Forming machine operation / Quality inspection / Temperature, pressure, and speed adjustment
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance / Production process improvement / Rubber materials basics / Safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to detect minute changes such as sheet thickness or surface condition. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work content is routine and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic numerical management such as thickness measurement and speed setting, with little advanced quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator
- Rubber Product Manufacturing Skill Certification
Aliases
- Calendar forming worker
- Roll forming worker
- Rubber roll forming worker
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