Pallet Manufacturing Worker (Plastic)
パレットせいぞうこう（プラスチックせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing site worker who molds plastic pallets using injection molding machines, performs assembly, inspection, and quality control.
Description
The Pallet Manufacturing Worker (Plastic) is a manufacturing job that consistently produces plastic pallets using injection molding machines. They load raw resin, attach and change molds, set molding conditions (temperature, pressure, cycle time), remove molded products, perform deflashing, assembly, and dimensional and appearance inspections. Line work and shift work are common, and they are also responsible for safety and hygiene, quality control, and regular machine cleaning and simple maintenance. To improve production efficiency and yield, they handle initial responses to equipment issues, and reporting and improvement proposals for quality abnormalities.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected with the expansion of the logistics and warehousing industry. Even amid advancing automation and IoT adoption, demand for personnel with equipment management and quality assurance skills is predicted to continue.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee OK / Dispatched employee OK / Factory work / Shift
Career Path
Production Line Operator → Molding Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Production Technology Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Dimensional Inspection / Injection Molding Machine Operation / Mold Change Adjustment / Simple Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment
Recommended Skills
5S / Basic Knowledge of Resin Materials / Forklift Operation Skills / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Slinging Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for managing product dimensions and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy objects require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking, such as production line improvement proposals, is not required. |
| Communication Skills | Interaction within the team is limited. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows prescribed processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are minimal. |
| Planning & Organization | There are few opportunities for individual planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Pallet Manufacturing Worker
- Pallet Molding Operator
- Plastic Pallet Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Injection Molding Operator
- Plastic Molding Worker
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