Plastic Engraving Worker
かそくぶつちょうこくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that engraves and shapes plastics and other malleable materials using hand tools or machine processing to produce decorative items and prototype parts.
Description
Plastic Engraving Workers engrave and carve raw materials for plastic and resin products based on design drawings or samples, creating shaped objects and decorative parts. The main work processes include material fixation and preparation, rough carving, detailed engraving, polishing and finishing, and sometimes painting or surface treatment. They combine hand tools (engraving knives, files, drills, etc.) with numerically controlled machine tools to achieve high precision and beautiful shapes. Products range widely from industrial parts and art craft items to models and prototypes, requiring precise work and design sense. In addition, knowledge of processing methods and tool selection according to material characteristics, and the ability to organize operations based on work plans, are important.
Future Outlook
Demand is on a declining trend due to automation in mass production, but high expertise is valued in custom-made products and art/craft fields.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Employment / Self-Employed / Temporary Staff
Career Path
Factory Artisan → Technical Instructor → Quality Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Engraving Technique / Hand Tool Operation / Plastic Material Knowledge / Polishing and Finishing Technique
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is needed in fine engraving work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because shaping design and expressive skills are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is often done quietly by oneself. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Centered more on sensory work than numerical calculations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly solo work with little team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Plastic Molding Skilled Worker
- Vocational Training Instructor
Aliases
- Plastic Engraving Worker
- Resin Engraving Worker
Related Jobs
- Metal Engraving Worker
- Plastic Molding Worker
- Resin Processing Worker