Plastic Engraver
プラスチックちょうこくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cutting, engraving, and polishing plastic materials to perform finishing processes on product prototypes or decorative items.
Description
Plastic engravers are specialists who cut, engrave, and polish plastic materials to create product prototypes, parts, and decorative items. They use hand tools for manual engraving, CNC machines, CAD/CAM data, 3D scanners, etc., to perform high-dimensional accuracy processing. In the finishing process, they apply polishing and surface treatments, and also handle pre-painting base adjustments. They are active in a wide range of fields, from industrial parts to figure prototypes, signs, and decorative items.
Future Outlook
With the spread of digital technologies such as 3D printers, business efficiency will improve, but it is expected that the demand for skilled technicians in high-precision finishing and special material processing will continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Hands and Good at Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Processing / Factory Work / Full-time / Own Factory
Career Path
Apprentice Engraver → Plastic Engraver → Supervisor Engraver → Production Engineer → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
CAD/CAM Basic Knowledge / CNC Machine Operation / Hand Engraving Technique / Polishing Finishing Technique
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling Software / Knowledge of Painting Surface Treatment / Measuring Instrument Operation (Calipers, Micrometers) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for precise engraving and finishing. |
Related Qualifications
- Plastic Molding Skilled Worker
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- Die Maker
- Figure Prototype Maker
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