Recording Media Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving production of data recording media such as magnetic disks and optical disks on manufacturing lines, including inspection and packing.
Description
Recording media manufacturing workers are operators who manufacture various data recording media, such as magnetic disks, optical disks, and tapes, in a clean room environment. They perform a series of line operations, including operating coating and film formation equipment, appearance and functional inspections, and packing, and are required to reduce defect rates and improve production efficiency. They also conduct machine maintenance checks, record and report quality data, and may participate in manufacturing process improvements in collaboration with process managers and quality assurance departments.
Future Outlook
With advancing digitalization, demand for physical recording media is declining. However, demand for specialized industrial recording media, high value-added products, and skilled workers is expected to persist to some extent due to automation and labor-saving technologies in manufacturing processes.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room Duty / Contract Manufacturing / Factory Work / Shift / Standing Work
Career Path
Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Process Management Engineer → Manufacturing Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Clean Room Work / Machine Operation and Maintenance / Manufacturing Line Machine Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic English / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Management Techniques (5S, QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to detect minute scratches and defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low because it follows standard work procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is primarily manual-based, so initiative is not strongly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical skills are low because complex calculations are rare. |
| Planning & Organization | There are few opportunities to plan processes independently. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Quality Management Certification
Aliases
- Magnetic Disk Manufacturing Worker
- Optical Disk Manufacturing Worker
- Recording Media Manufacturing Worker
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