Plastic Product Buff Polishing Worker
ぷらすちっくせいひんはぶみがきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing worker who uses buff polishing machines or polishing cloths to polish the surface of plastic products and improve finishing quality.
Description
Plastic Product Buff Polishing Workers use buff polishing machines or polishing cloths to remove fine scratches from plastic products and impart gloss to the surface as finishing work. They perform deburring, scratch removal, and surface uniformization, repeatedly conducting visual inspections and quality checks with measuring instruments to maintain surface quality that meets standards. The work is mainly standing operations on factory lines, requiring attention to safety, hygiene, and the work environment.
Future Outlook
While manufacturing is advancing toward automation, manual fine polishing work still has demand, and even with the introduction of industrial robots and automatic polishing machines, the need for workers with specialized skills is expected to remain at a certain level.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Polishing Worker → Polishing Technician → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Staff
Required Skills
Buff Polishing Machine Operation / Manual Polishing / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Maintenance of Machinery and Tools / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires concentration to not miss fine scratches or unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Endurance required for standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Few complex analytical tasks. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only dimension measurement needed; no advanced mathematics required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work procedures are predefined. |
Aliases
- Buff Polishing Worker
- Plastic Polishing Worker
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