Plywood Press Worker
ごうばんぷれすこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Plywood press workers apply adhesive to multiple sheets of veneer boards and operate press machines to pressurize and heat them to manufacture plywood as line operators.
Description
Plywood press workers are a job in factories where adhesive is applied to multiple veneer boards, and pressure and heat are applied to manufacture plywood. They perform raw material preparation, adhesive management, setting into press machines, monitoring of temperature and pressure, removal after the specified time, product inspection and correction, and machine maintenance inspections. Additionally, safety and quality management, and maintenance of the work environment are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid stable demand for wood products, automation of manufacturing processes and introduction of IoT technology are advancing, so there is a trend toward requiring advanced machine operation and equipment maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Skilled Plywood Press Operator → Line Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Equipment Maintenance
Required Skills
Adhesive Handling / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Press Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
5S / Process Management / Safety Management / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Since it directly affects product quality, attention to detail is required to not miss minor defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to handling heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, does not require high creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves routine numerical input for management, no need for advanced mathematical abilities. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Plywood Press Operator
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- Wood Processing Machine Operator
- Wood Product Assembler