Roof Tile Sorter (Roof Tile Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting and sorting roof tiles after firing using visual checks or machines, and removing defective products at manufacturing sites.
Description
Roof tile sorters inspect roof tiles fired in kilns using visual checks or inspection machines, removing defective products such as those with cracks, shape defects, or color variations. They sort products on a production line according to standard sizes and quality criteria, and handle post-inspection packaging or supply to the next process. The work mainly involves standing, manual labor, and machine operation, requiring attention to detail and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Amid ongoing labor shortages, automation and mechanization are expected to advance. While skill inheritance and multi-skilling will be required, opportunities to acquire skills for automation in inspection processes may increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Manufacturing Team Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Line Work Experience / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss fine cracks or color variations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | High analytical skills are not required as it follows standard procedures. |
| Communication Skills | Mainly machine or line work with little conversation. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Emphasis on routine tasks rather than creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Low initiative as work follows instructions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Mainly repetitive work with limited acquisition of new knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity checks involve only simple calculations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work procedures are predefined. |
| Problem Solving | Mainly routine tasks rather than complex problem-solving. |
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