Sewing Needle Manufacturing Worker
ぬいばりせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Sewing needle manufacturing workers are specialists who form sewing needles from metal wire and perform processes such as polishing, plating, and inspection.
Description
Sewing needle manufacturing workers use metal wires such as iron or stainless steel as raw materials, adjust the wire diameter through wire drawing, and form the needle tip and punch the eye through press processing, grinding, and polishing. Subsequently, they apply heat treatment and plating processing to improve surface corrosion resistance and slipperiness. Finally, they perform appearance inspection and dimensional inspection to remove defective products and prepare for packaging and shipment. In addition to line work, they are responsible for machine setup, tool replacement, quality troubleshooting, and maintaining strict quality standards.
Future Outlook
Due to the contraction of the domestic sewing industry, production of general sewing needles is on a declining trend, but steady demand is expected to continue for high-precision medical needles and special applications. With the introduction of automation and IoT, expertise is required in both skill transmission and equipment operation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Indoor Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Skilled Worker → Section Leader/Leader → Process Manager → Production Management Position
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Metal Processing / Machine Operation / Quality Management / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of Metal Materials / Plating and Surface Treatment Technology / Simple Machine Maintenance / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required to not miss fine shapes or scratches. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, and new ideas are not particularly needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is performed according to instructions, so the frequency of autonomous improvements and suggestions is low. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High-level measurement calculations are few, and the work centers on sensory operations. |
Aliases
- Needle Manufacturing Worker
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