Bag making machine operator (Plastic product manufacturing)
せいたいきそうさいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves operating and monitoring bag-making machines that form plastic films or sheets into bag shapes.
Description
Bag making machine operators are specialists in machine operation who set plastic films or sheets into bag-making machines and form them into bags using heating and pressing. They perform raw material feeding, machine parameter settings and adjustments, defective product removal, finished product inspection, line cleaning, and simple maintenance to ensure quality in line with product specifications. When switching product specifications, they adjust temperature, pressure, and speed, comply with safety rules, and strive to improve production efficiency.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in labor-saving measures and automation, operation tasks are on a decreasing trend, but demand remains stable for special materials and high-value-added products. Skills in equipment maintenance and quality control will become increasingly important in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line operator → Work leader → Manufacturing supervisor → Production management
Required Skills
Bag making machine operation and setup / Production line monitoring / Quality inspection / Safety and health knowledge
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute sealing defects or dimensional errors lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly involves work based on standardized procedures, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations, mainly quantity checks. |
Aliases
- Bag filling machine operator
- Bag making machine operator
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