Plastic Products Manufacturing Equipment Operator
ぷらすちっくせいひんせいぞうせつびおぺれーたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves operating manufacturing equipment for plastic products (such as injection molding machines, blow molding machines, extruders, etc.), handling everything from raw material feeding to molding, mold changes, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
Description
Plastic products manufacturing equipment operators operate specialized machines such as injection molding machines, blow molding machines, and extruders, handling raw material feeding and mixing, setting molding conditions, mold changes, product removal, dimensional inspections, and appearance inspections. They also perform regular inspections and simple maintenance and adjustments to maintain stable production line operation. In the event of defective products, they analyze causes, adjust molding conditions, and perform fine equipment adjustments. They support efficient production while complying with safety and quality standards.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and IoT, acquiring equipment monitoring and data analysis skills increases added value. Although affected by overseas transfer of production bases, demand in manufacturing remains stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time / Manufacturing line / Night shift / Shift work
Career Path
Operator Leader → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Quality Control → Production Management → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Injection Molding Machine Operation / Measurement and Quality Control / Mold Change / Molding Conditions Setting and Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / English (Technical Manual Reading) / Molding Analysis Software Knowledge / PLC Programming
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to notice even small abnormalities to prevent molding defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Low novelty required as it involves operating equipment with fixed specifications. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Blow Molding Operator
- Extrusion Molding Operator
- Injection Molding Operator
- Plastic Molding Operator
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