Wrapping Worker (Rubber Insulated Wire Manufacturing)
ラッピングこう（ゴムひふくせんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves applying rubber insulation to wires and manufacturing insulated wires for electrical use on a production line. It includes operating machines, conducting quality inspections, and maintaining uniform insulation thickness and product quality.
Description
Wrapping Workers (Rubber Insulated Wire Manufacturing) operate extrusion machines and wrapping machines to apply and wrap rubber materials around wires such as copper wires, producing insulated wires for electrical use. They handle machine startup and setup, material supply, line speed and temperature control, visual inspections, and dimensional measurements using micrometers for quality control, stably producing defect-free products. Duties also include creating production records, daily inspections and simple maintenance, and safety and health management, while collaborating with manufacturing teams and quality control departments.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction in manufacturing progress, demand for advanced machine maintenance and quality control will remain. In the future, skills compatible with IoT and automated inspection technologies will be required.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Wrapping Worker → Equipment Maintenance Staff → Production Line Manager → Assistant Factory Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Manufacturing Process (Basic Knowledge) / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Improvement Proposals / Machine Maintenance / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain uniform insulation thickness and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and long hours of line monitoring are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No advanced analysis is required as tasks are performed according to instructions and procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Repetitive tasks are the main focus, with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Tasks mainly follow instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic measurements such as dimension checks are the main focus. |
| Planning & Organization | Machine operation takes precedence over work planning. |
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