Plastic Hand-Made Molding Worker
プラスチックてづくりせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled worker who primarily uses hand operations to fill, pressurize, and heat resin into molds to form and process plastic products.
Description
Plastic hand-made molding workers manufacture plastic products using techniques such as hand layup and manual lamination molding. The work begins with measuring and mixing the resin and additives, applying or pouring them into the mold, and managing curing conditions during molding. After curing, they demold the product, perform deflashing, polishing, and inspection to ensure quality. Advanced manual skills are required for small-lot production, complex-shaped items, and special-purpose parts.
Future Outlook
Although some processes will become mechanized due to advances in automation technology, high-level manual skills will continue to be required for small-lot products, complex shapes, and special-purpose products, and demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Plastic Manufacturing Operator → Site Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Application and Pouring into Molding Dies / Curing Condition Management / Deflashing and Polishing / Quality Inspection / Resin Measurement and Mixing
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Material Properties Understanding / Safety and Health Management / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for tasks such as resin measurement and deflashing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent standing work and hand molding require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low because work follows prescribed molds and procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
Aliases
- Hand Layup Worker
- Plastic Molding Worker
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