Plastic Model Assembler (Partially Assembled Items)
プラモデルせいぞうこう（いちぶくみたてられたもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves removing unnecessary parts, assembling, finishing, inspecting, and packaging plastic model kit parts after molding in the manufacturing process.
Description
Plastic model assemblers perform finishing tasks such as deburring, gate cutting, and sanding on plastic parts taken from injection molding machines, and assemble parts according to the instruction manual. They check joint seams, perform masking for painting, inspect after painting, and prepare completed products for shipment through final inspection and packaging. The work is mainly line work, involving a lot of standing and manual labor, requiring high attention to detail and manual dexterity to handle small parts.
Future Outlook
Demand in the hobby market is stable, but domestic production is shrinking due to overseas production and advancing automation. Skilled techniques are key to competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Can work steadily in silence / Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Production Line Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Control → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Deburring and Gate Cutting / Hand Tool Operation / Masking / Sanding / Simple Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Safety and Health / Color Sense / Understanding of 5S Activities
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss small parts or misalignments in joint surfaces. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed due to prolonged standing and manual work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Procedures are defined, with little need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with little creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Emphasis is placed on accurately carrying out the prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity management is required; no advanced mathematical analysis needed. |
Aliases
- Plastic Model Assembly Worker
- Plastic Model Manufacturing Worker
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