Plastic product molding worker
ぷらすちっくせいひんせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that molds various plastic products through the process of pouring plastic resin into molds, pressurizing, and cooling.
Description
Plastic product molding workers use injection molding machines, extrusion molding machines, blow molding machines, etc., to fill plastic resin raw materials into molds, heat and pressurize them, then cool and remove the products. They handle mold installation and replacement, setting and adjustment of molding conditions (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.), and management of the production cycle. They also perform product dimension and appearance inspections, finishing processes such as deflashing, defect cause analysis, and improvement proposals. To ensure stable operation of the production line, they conduct regular maintenance inspections and mold maintenance.
Future Outlook
While job demand is stable due to increasing parts demand in the automotive and electronics sectors, energy-saving and high-precision molding technologies are required due to advancing environmental regulations and recycling technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Molding operator → Senior molding engineer → Die maintenance technician → Production management → Quality management
Required Skills
Die change maintenance / Molding machine operation / Process parameter setting / Quality inspection (appearance and dimensions)
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM knowledge / Die maintenance / Plastic material knowledge / Process improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss small molding defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is necessary to endure long hours of standing work and heavy die replacement tasks. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of product defects and adjust molding conditions is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it mainly involves repeating routine tasks, high creativity is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Plastic molding technician
Aliases
- Injection molding worker
- Molding operator
- Plastic molding worker
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- Die maker
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