Roll Worker (Raw Rubber Processing)
ロールこう（げんりょうゴムかこう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates roll machines to roll raw rubber into uniform sheet forms.
Description
Roll workers (raw rubber processing) use roll machines to roll raw rubber into uniform sheets or thin films. They handle feeding raw rubber, managing temperature and pressure, inspecting product thickness and quality to maintain stable production. Simple machine maintenance, cleaning, and safety and health management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Domestic demand for rubber products is stable, and amid advancing automation due to technological innovations, the demand for workers with high quality control capabilities is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Work Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Quality Control / Roll Machine Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
5S / Kaizen Activities / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Standard Work Instruction Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for rolling thickness and temperature adjustment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy raw materials and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it focuses more on following work procedures than complex logical analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the production process is standardized and requires work accuracy rather than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced calculations or analysis are not required. |
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