Plastic product processing worker
ぷらすちっくせいひんかこうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses plastic raw materials to process, assemble, and inspect products using molding machines.
Description
Plastic product processing workers operate processing machines such as injection molding machines, extrusion molding machines, and blow molding machines, heating and molding plastic raw materials to manufacture products. They perform mold installation and adjustment, set molding conditions, remove products, measure dimensions, and conduct appearance inspections to stably produce products that meet quality standards. Duties also include improvement proposals for production lines, daily machine maintenance, 5S activities, and safety management.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of smart factories utilizing automation and IoT, there will be a demand for higher-value machines and対応 to multi-variety small-lot production. Advanced skills and equipment maintenance knowledge will become important in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Physically fit
Work Style
Career Path
Line operator → Leader (group leader) → Production management → Quality management → Equipment maintenance engineer
Required Skills
Extrusion molding machine operation / Injection molding machine operation / Machine maintenance (basic) / Product dimension measurement / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
5S and safety management / CAD/CAM basics / Mold knowledge / PLC operation / QC techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately maintain product dimensions and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and handling materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized, there are few new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Plastic Molding Technician
Aliases
- Plastic molding worker
- Plastic processing worker
Related Jobs
- Extrusion molding worker
- Injection molding worker
- Molding operator