Sand Spraying Worker (Abrasive Cloth Manufacturing)
すなふきつけこう（けんまぬのせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that applies resin-based adhesive to the base fabric of abrasive cloth (sandpaper), sprays abrasive grains onto it, and dries and fixes them.
Description
The sand spraying worker (abrasive cloth manufacturing) applies adhesive to cloth or paper serving as the base material for abrasive cloth, and is responsible for uniformly spraying abrasive grains using dedicated sandblasting equipment. After spraying, the adhesive is hardened in a drying furnace, the basis weight (amount of abrasive attached) and thickness are measured and inspected, and products meeting standards are wound and packaged. For process stabilization and quality maintenance, machine settings are adjusted, regular inspections and cleaning are performed, and safety and health management is conducted.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and labor-saving measures, labor demand is gradually decreasing. Employment opportunities stabilize with skills in quality control and equipment maintenance.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Adhesive Handling / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for uniform attachment of abrasive materials and thickness adjustment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly needed as it follows standardized work procedures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | The process is stable, and the frequency of acquiring new knowledge is low. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced arithmetic processing is not required; basic measurement is the focus. |
| Planning & Organization | Work plans are made by superiors, and individual organizational planning is minimal. |
Aliases
- Abrasive Cloth Manufacturing Worker
- Abrasive Material Spraying Worker
- Sand Blasting Worker
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