Smoking equipment manufacturer
きつえんぐせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Smoking equipment manufacturers process parts, assemble, and finish smoking accessories such as pipes and lighters, completing them as products.
Description
Smoking equipment manufacturers are primarily responsible for producing smoking accessories such as pipes, lighters, and cigarette holders. They operate machines like injection molding machines, lathes, polishing machines, and painting equipment to form, process, and finish parts. Subsequently, they perform manual assembly such as welding and screwing. Finally, the products undergo quality inspections and dimensional checks to become finished goods. High precision is required while considering production efficiency, and they may also be involved in production line maintenance and improvement proposals.
Future Outlook
Although the market size is shrinking due to declining smoking rates, demand is expected to remain in niche markets such as high-end luxury goods and export products.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Manufacturing engineer → Quality control → Production management
Required Skills
Injection molding machine operation / Lathe polishing machine operation / Parts assembly / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance and repair / Production line improvement / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required for assembling and finishing fine parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly centered on machine operation and manual work, with relatively little interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mostly done following existing manufacturing procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Centered on manual work rather than complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Hazardous Materials Handler (Type 4)
Aliases
- Lighter assembler
- Pipe manufacturer
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