Plastic Joining and Cutting Worker
ぷらすちっくせつごう・さいだんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that joins (welds or adheres) and cuts components of plastic products to perform shape processing and assembly.
Description
Plastic joining and cutting workers are specialists who join and cut plastic sheets, plates, pipes, and other components using appropriate methods to process them into parts or products. They firmly connect components using techniques such as heat welding, ultrasonic welding, and adhesive bonding, and precisely shape them with saws, lasers, or mechanical cutting devices. They manage dimensions based on drawings and specifications, perform quality inspections, and conduct work while complying with safety and health standards. In various environments such as production lines and prototyping processes, machine operation and manual fine adjustments are required.
Future Outlook
Amid advances in automation and robotic processing, demand for manual processing of complex shapes and small-lot products will persist. The scarcity of workers with specialized skills will increase, necessitating efforts in skill inheritance and multi-skilling.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / High concentration / Methodical / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Plastic Joining and Cutting Worker (Site Staff) → Leader/Foreman → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Equipment Maintenance Technician
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Machine Operation / Measuring Tool Operation / Plastic Joining Techniques
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / Dissimilar Material Joining Techniques / Quality Control (QC Methods) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required because processing accuracy directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is standardized, with little need for original idea generation. |
Aliases
- Plastic Cutting Worker
- Plastic Welding Worker
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