Plate maker (plastic plates)
せいばんこう（ぷらすちっくいた）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes plastic raw materials to manufacture sheet-like plastic plates.
Description
Plate makers (plastic plates) feed plastic raw materials into machines and adjust heating, pressure, and speed to form plate shapes. They operate extrusion molding machines or calender machines, set and manage manufacturing conditions to maintain product thickness and surface quality. After molding, they perform cutting, polishing, and inspection to complete plate materials that conform to standards. They also handle raw material blending, lot management, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and strive to balance production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Skills will advance due to automation and IoT implementation. Additionally, with strengthened environmental regulations, the use of recycled materials will increase, requiring optimization technologies for plate-making conditions.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Leader/group leader → Quality control staff → Production technology staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Extrusion molding machine operation / Machine maintenance (basic) / Quality inspection / Raw material blending / Temperature and pressure management
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation / Machine maintenance / QC techniques (QC 7 tools) / Rolling machine operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for product thickness and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because of long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is based on the prescribed manufacturing conditions within the factory. |
Related Qualifications
- First-class plastic molding technician
- Forklift operator training
- Second-class plastic molding technician
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