Gasket Cutter (Rubber Products)
ぱっきんせつだんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that cuts gaskets for rubber products based on drawings or specifications and finishes them to shapes and dimensions suited to the products.
Description
Gasket cutters are specialists who cut gaskets from rubber sheets or rubber plates according to the standard dimensions for each product. They operate cutting machines, manual cutters, circular saws, and other tools, and check dimensions using rulers and measuring instruments. They grind and replace blades to maintain quality. They handle everything from automated cutting for mass production to manual work for small lots, and after cutting, they may also perform inspections, deburring, and packaging tasks.
Future Outlook
While demand for small-lot and special-specification gaskets will persist, automation and labor reduction are progressing mainly among major manufacturers, and it is expected that demand for manual cutting will gradually decline in the future.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory employment / Permanent employee / Shift / Temporary contract employee
Career Path
Gasket Cutter → Rubber Product Forming Worker → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Blade grinding and replacement techniques / Blueprint and specification reading / Cutting tool operation / Measuring instrument use
Recommended Skills
5S / Basic CAD knowledge / Quality control methods (QC) / Safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision to minimize errors in cutting dimensions is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and heavy load from manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work procedures are clear and no advanced analysis is required. |
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work, with little collaboration or coordination with others. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, with no need for new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Primarily a role of carrying out assigned tasks, with limited initiative. |
| Planning & Organization | Few opportunities to make plans independently by following work instructions. |
Aliases
- Gasket Cutter
- Rubber Sheet Cutter
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