Fan Bone Manufacturing Worker
せんすぼねせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that selects, processes, and shapes bamboo materials for the rib portion of fans to manufacture fan ribs.
Description
Fan bone manufacturing workers preprocess bamboo used for fan frames, going through processes such as splitting, forming, carving, polishing, and drilling holes to manufacture the ribs. They properly perform drying and bending of bamboo to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish quality. Combining fine adjustments by skilled handwork with machine tools such as lathes and grinders, they produce uniform products. After quality inspection, they are handed over to fan assembly workers. Combining traditional manufacturing methods with modern machining techniques, dexterity and attention to detail are required.
Future Outlook
While demand as traditional crafts is stable, challenges include successor shortages and competition from overseas products. Balancing high value-added production, productivity improvements through efficient machining, and skill inheritance is required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Factory Employment / Small Lot Production / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice → Fan Bone Manufacturing Worker → Veteran Artisan → Instructor/Manager → Independent/Workshop Establishment
Required Skills
Bamboo Splitting and Bending Processing Skills / Dimensional Measurement and Quality Inspection / Hand Tool Operation / Lathe and Grinder Operation
Recommended Skills
Maintenance and Adjustment of Machine Tools / Safety and Health Knowledge / Traditional Craft Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of fine carving and finishing directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly focused on work, with little interpersonal communication. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
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