Plywood Material Tester
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that measures and evaluates the strength, moisture content, adhesive strength, etc., of plywood using various testing machines, contributing to quality control.
Description
Plywood material testers work in factories or testing facilities to ensure plywood quality by conducting bending tests, compression tests, tensile tests, moisture content measurements, adhesive strength tests, etc., based on JIS standards and others. They operate and calibrate testing equipment, manage test procedure documents, record and analyze test data, investigate causes of defects, and propose improvements. They collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance departments to contribute to stable product supply and enhanced safety.
Future Outlook
Due to changes in demand for lumber and plywood and the strengthening of environmental regulations, test items and quality standards are becoming more advanced and diverse. As technological trends toward improving test efficiency through automation and digitalization advance, there is increasing focus on skills in equipment control and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Emphasizes Accuracy / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Full-time Employee, Contract Employee / Shift Work / Work at Factory Testing Facilities
Career Path
Testing Technician → Quality Control Technician → Quality Assurance Engineer → Product Development (R&D Department) → Quality Manager
Required Skills
Calibration and Maintenance of Measuring Instruments / Test Data Analysis / Test Equipment Operation / Understanding and Execution of Test Procedure Documents
Recommended Skills
Ability to Read English Technical Documents / CAD Drafting / Data Analysis / Quality Control (QC Techniques)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight errors in test results can greatly affect quality judgments. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because processing and analysis of measurement data, and statistical evaluation occur frequently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows standardized procedures, creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- JIS Standards Registered Testing Technician
- QC Certification
Aliases
- Plywood Testing Technician
- Wood Quality Testing Technician
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