Winder (Plywood Manufacturing)
まきとりこう（ごうはんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles manufacturing tasks where thinly sliced wood sheets (veneer) are fed into a winding machine, wound into rolls with uniform thickness and tension, and supplied to subsequent processes.
Description
The Plywood Winder winds thin sheets (veneer), which serve as raw materials for plywood, into rolls using a winding machine and supplies them appropriately to the subsequent bonding and pressing processes. Tasks include supplying wood sheets, machine setup (tension, winding width, speed adjustment), quality inspection of the winding condition, material replacement and defective product sorting, simple machine inspections and cleaning, etc. They also adjust roll diameter and length according to production plans, provide initial responses to machine malfunctions, and are required to manage safety and maintain the work environment.
Future Outlook
Linked to domestic housing construction and demand for wood-based building materials, but with advances in labor-saving and automation technologies, demand for workers with high skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor work / Operator / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Winder → Line Leader → Production Engineer → Quality Manager → Manufacturing Site Manager
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Safe Work Practices / Winder Operation
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small winding irregularities or chips affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy rolls. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations are required, and setting values are limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Plywood Winder
- Plywood Winder Machine Operator
- Winder Operator
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