Tank Seal Manufacturing Worker (Rubber-made)
たんくしーるせいぞうこう（ごむせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses rubber raw materials to mold, process, and inspect seals (gaskets) for tanks.
Description
Tank Seal Manufacturing Worker (Rubber-made) is a job that compounds rubber raw materials and uses molding machines or presses to manufacture seals for tanks. Handles processes such as vulcanization, press molding, trimming, dimensional inspection, and appearance inspection, and finishes products that meet quality standards. Also involved in machine operation, die replacement, daily maintenance, and production line improvement activities, pursuing safe and efficient production.
Future Outlook
While stable job openings are expected due to demand from automobiles and industrial machinery, skill enhancement in equipment operation is progressing with the introduction of IoT and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Worker → Rubber Product Molding Worker → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Die Replacement / Dimensional Appearance Inspection / Rubber Molding Machine Operation / Trimming Finishing / Vulcanization Press Operation
Recommended Skills
5S Activities and Improvement Activities / Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Rubber Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small scratches or dimensional deviations affect product performance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength due to standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, little need for new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To comply with standardized processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to quantity checks, with little advanced quantitative analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows prescribed work procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Rubber-made Tank Seal Manufacturing Worker
- Tank Seal Molding Worker
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- Quality Inspector
- Rubber Product Molding Worker
- Rubber Product Processing Worker