Pencil Manufacturer
えんぴつせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures pencils consistently from lead production to assembly, painting, and finishing, using wood and graphite as raw materials.
Description
Pencil manufacturers handle each process of pencil production, including wood processing, forming leads mixed with graphite and clay, insertion into wooden barrels, painting and printing, drying, and polishing. To maintain production efficiency and quality, they operate machines, perform dimension and hardness inspections using measuring instruments, and sort defective products. Maintaining a factory environment with awareness of safety, hygiene, and 5S is also an important duty.
Future Outlook
Although the overall demand for stationery is gradually declining due to the progress of digitalization, pencils maintain steady demand for educational and artistic purposes. Stable demand is expected in the future through improvements in production efficiency and development of high value-added products.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Worker → Line Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Quality Control / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
5S/LEAN / CAD/CAM Basics / PLC Operation / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and finish directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work and relatively little creative thinking. |
Aliases
- Pencil Manufacturing Worker
- Pencil Worker
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- Stationery Manufacturing Worker
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