Plane Manufacturing Worker
かんなせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Plane manufacturing workers are a profession that cuts, grinds, heat-treats, assembles, and finishes the metal blades and body parts of planes, which are hand tools for woodworking.
Description
Plane manufacturing workers are specialists who manufacture metal parts such as blades and bases (bodies) of planes, which are hand tools for woodworking. The work consists of material selection, cutting processing, grinding processing, heat treatment, assembly, polishing and finishing, and final inspection, requiring micron-level precision control. They operate machine tools and grinding machines, and inspect dimensions and flatness with measuring instruments to ensure quality. They utilize both traditional hand-finishing techniques and modern machining techniques to produce high-quality products.
Future Outlook
Although demand is declining due to mechanization and overseas production, the skills of skilled workers are highly valued in markets seeking traditional methods and high quality, and stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Manufacturing Worker → Skilled Manufacturing Worker → Leader → Process Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Grinding and Polishing Technology / Heat Treatment Knowledge / Measurement and Inspection Technology / Metal Cutting and Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / Strength of Materials / Understanding of JIS Standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors directly affect product performance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly involving machine operation and polishing work, with little interaction with others. |
Related Qualifications
- Machining Skills Technician
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