Pearl Threader (Pearl Processing)
たまどおしこう（しんじゅかこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that performs processing steps such as polishing, drilling, and sorting pearls to enhance their quality and value for jewelry.
Description
Pearl Threader (Pearl Processing) handles a series of processing steps from cleaning raw pearls, drilling holes, buff polishing, coating, to sorting by size and luster. Using equipment, specialized tools, microscopes, etc., it performs delicate manual operations to uniformize the shape and quality of pearls. Through quality inspection and environmental management, it manufactures high-grade pearls suitable for jewelry and accessories, stably supplying products that meet customer requirements.
Future Outlook
While there is a shift to overseas production and introduction of automation technology in recent years, the niche market for high-grade pearls has steady demand, and skilled artisans' techniques are expected to continue to be valued.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous Hands, Good at Fine Work / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Line Work / No Night Shifts / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Pearl Threader → Pearl Threader → Lead Technician → Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Drilling Tool Operation / Fine Manual Work / Quality Inspection / Surface Quality Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Jewelry Processing / Microscope Use Experience / Pearl Knowledge / Work Posture
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to not miss minute surface defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis and calculations are hardly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because process management and scheduling are handled by other occupations. |
Aliases
- Pearl Artisan
- Pearl Processor
- Pearl Threader Artisan
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