PP Molding Worker (Polypropylene Products)
ぴーぴーせいけいこう（ぽりぷろぴれんせいひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves molding products using injection molding machines with polypropylene resin as the raw material. Responsibilities include die setup, molding, product removal, post-processing, quality inspection, and daily machine checks.
Description
PP molding workers dry and blend polypropylene resin, then inject plastic into dies set in injection molding machines to form products. They set and adjust molding conditions (such as temperature, pressure, and cooling time), remove products during the cycle, and perform deflashing and dimensional inspections. Duties also include product quality control, handling defects, simple maintenance of dies and machines, and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Demand for polypropylene products remains stable in fields such as automotive parts, daily necessities, and medical devices. With advances in labor-saving and automation, the need for personnel with advanced machine operation and quality control skills is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / High safety awareness / Meticulous and detail-oriented
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time employee / Mass production line / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Molding Operator (Apprentice) → PP Molding Worker → Molding Leader → Molding Process Supervisor → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Daily Machine Inspection and Cleaning / Deflashing / Injection Molding Machine Operation / Molding Condition Setting / Product Inspection and Dimensional Measurement / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Resin Material Property Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor molding defects or dimensional errors directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing work and handling heavy materials, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows standardized procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because adherence to prescribed processes is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Plastic Molding Technician
Aliases
- PP Molding Operator
- Plastic Molding Worker
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