Loom Maintenance Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Loom maintenance workers inspect, maintain, repair, and adjust machines (looms) that produce woven fabrics, taking responsibility for stable operation and quality maintenance.
Description
Loom maintenance workers specialize in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of looms used in textile factories and similar facilities. They conduct regular maintenance to identify wear and deterioration of machine parts, performing part replacements and lubrication work. In the event of failures, they perform troubleshooting to restore operation. In addition to mechanical disassembly and reassembly, they handle electrical and control system troubleshooting and precise adjustment tasks, contributing to quality improvement and stable operation.
Future Outlook
Although overall demand is declining due to the overseas shift in the textile industry, a certain level of demand remains for the maintenance of advanced and automated looms, and demand for maintenance workers with specialized skills is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Patient / Problem-solving oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Maintenance Worker → Senior Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Leader → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Understanding of Electrical Circuits / Disassembly and Assembly of Mechanical Devices / Hydraulic and Pneumatic Devices / Operation of Measuring Tools
Recommended Skills
CAD (Mechanical Drawings) / Equipment Maintenance (Bearing and Lubrication Management) / IoT Maintenance / PLC Control Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for fine part adjustments and dimension management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy work and prolonged standing work, physical stamina is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify fault causes and repair them quickly is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many standardized maintenance tasks with little need for new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Machine Maintenance Skills Certification (Grade 2 or higher)
- Second-Class Electrician
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