Prepaid Card Manufacturing Worker
ぷりぺいどかーどせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles mass production processes such as molding, printing, and embedding IC chips or magnetic stripes in plastic prepaid cards.
Description
Prepaid card manufacturing workers mold plastic cards using injection molding machines, print designs and numbers on the card surfaces and emboss them using printing machines and embossing machines, and handle the process of embedding IC chips and magnetic stripes. The embedded cards undergo appearance inspections and functional tests to confirm quality, and those meeting certain quality standards are packaged and shipped. The main tasks are machine operation on the production line and detailed inspections, and may also include maintenance of manufacturing equipment and simple maintenance.
Future Outlook
Due to the cashless trend and the spread of mobile payments, demand for physical cards is gradually decreasing, but there will continue to be steady demand for gift cards and transportation cards. Automation and labor reduction in manufacturing processes are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Leader → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Embossing Machine Operation / IC Chip Insertion Machine Operation / Injection Molding Machine Operation / Machine Maintenance / Printing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Handling Fine Parts / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss printing misalignments or defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows work procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | It is sufficient to carry out the instructed tasks, and initiative is not particularly necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Strict mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | There is little advance planning, and it executes given tasks. |
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