Plastic sheet manufacturing worker
かそぶつせいばんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing worker who heats and molds plastic raw materials to produce and finish sheet-like boards.
Description
Plastic sheet manufacturing workers feed plastic raw materials into machines and operate extrusion molding machines or calender machines to form them into sheets. After molding, they cool and wind the sheets, and perform finishing operations such as cutting, trimming, and punching as needed. They conduct quality management and inspections for product thickness, width, smoothness, etc., and handle machine adjustments and maintenance to ensure stable production. Since raw material blending ratios and temperature control greatly affect quality, understanding material properties, adherence to work procedures, and safety and hygiene management are also important.
Future Outlook
With advances in automation and labor reduction, roles in machine monitoring and maintenance will be emphasized, while demand for high-quality and thin-walled technologies will continue, ensuring stable demand for highly skilled workers. Adaptation to environmentally friendly materials and expanded use of recycled materials will also be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Manufacturing engineer → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Calender machine operation / Extrusion molding machine operation / Product thickness measurement / Quality inspection / Raw material blending adjustment / Temperature and speed control
Recommended Skills
CAD operation / Machine maintenance / Polymer materials / Safety and hygiene management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to accurately manage product thickness and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength due to raw material handling and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, with little demand for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation skills training
- Plastic molding skills proficiency
Aliases
- Plastic sheet manufacturing worker
- Sheet extrusion molding worker
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