Pencil Woodworker
えんぴつもっこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans and workers who process the wooden shaft part of pencils, assemble the lead core, and manufacture pencils.
Description
Pencil woodworking is a job that mainly uses wood such as cedar to process and shape the wooden parts that form the pencil shaft. It handles a series of processes from cutting the wood, grooving, inserting the lead core, bonding, polishing, to painting. Accurate dimension control and maintenance of finish quality are required. In addition to work on factory production lines, there are also handcrafted processes in small-scale elite workshops. Balancing manufacturing efficiency and quality, along with consideration for safety and hygiene, is important.
Future Outlook
The domestic stationery manufacturing market is mature, and amid ongoing competition with overseas products, the challenges are technology succession and development of high-value-added products.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Pencil Woodworking Artisan → Quality Control Position → Manufacturing Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Hand Tool Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Production Management / Quality Control / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small errors affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy wood. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work, with little interpersonal communication. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for quantitative analysis. |
Aliases
- Pencil Manufacturing Worker
- Pencil Woodworking Artisan
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