Plastic Blow Molder
ぷらすちっくぶろーせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing worker who heats and melts plastic raw materials, blows air into a mold, and produces molded products.
Description
A plastic blow molder heats and melts pellet-shaped thermoplastic resin, then blows air into the mold to form the product shape, cool it, and remove it. Handles weighing and supplying raw materials, operating molding machines, mold changes and adjustments, setting molding conditions, inspecting dimensions and appearance of finished products, safety management, and simple machine maintenance. Corresponds to various products such as mass-produced items and large containers, and is required to maintain quality and production efficiency.
Future Outlook
Demand for plastics in packaging, medical, and automotive industries continues steadily, with changes in machine operator skills due to automation and IoT introduction progressing. Acquiring quality control and maintenance skills leads to high market value.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Plastic Molding Operator → Group Leader / Team Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blow Molding Machine Operation / Mold Change Adjustment / Product Inspection - Dimension Measurement / Safety Management / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
5S Activities and Improvement Activities / Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To suppress variations in product dimensions and quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for standing work and handling heavy molds |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little need for original idea generation |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Plastic Molding Skills Test (Vocational Ability Development Association)
Aliases
- Blow Molder
- Plastic Molder (Blow)
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