Wire Rope Fabricator (Wire Rope Manufacturing)
さくぐこう（わいやろーぷせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled worker who manufactures high-strength rope products by mechanically stranding wire ropes, performing inspections, and finishing.
Description
Wire Rope Fabricators (Wire Rope Manufacturing) manufacture wire ropes by mechanically stranding steel wires to form strands and cores, and further stranding multiple strands together. They handle a series of tasks including equipment setup and adjustment, heat treatment and plating processes, strength testing with tension testers, dimensional inspections, surface finishing, and packaging. Accurate work is required while complying with safety and health standards to balance production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for wire ropes continues in construction, civil engineering, marine fields, etc., but due to advances in automation that require advanced operation skills, the value as a specialist technician is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
General Manufacturing Operator → Leader → Production Management → Quality Control → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement / Metal Wire Handling / Safety and Health Compliance / Wire Rope Manufacturing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Metal Materials (Steel Wire) / PLC Knowledge / Plating Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure product safety and quality, accurate work down to the finest details is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent handling of heavy materials and standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work processes are standardized and do not require much creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Operation Training
Aliases
- Rope Manufacturing Worker
- Wire Rope Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Metal Fabricator
- Steel Wire Worker
- Welder