Sponge whetstone manufacturing worker
スポンジといしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job responsible for the entire process from mixing raw materials to molding, curing, and finishing sponge-like grinding whetstones.
Description
Sponge whetstone manufacturing workers use polyurethane or rubber as base materials, mix compounds containing abrasives and foaming agents, and manufacture sponge-like whetstones. They adjust the raw material ratios, inject into molds, undergo heating and curing processes to finish to the specified shape and hardness. After that, they perform cutting, grinding processing, and appearance and dimension inspections using inspection equipment, and ship products that conform to standards. In addition to operating and monitoring the manufacturing line, when quality troubles occur, they investigate the causes, implement improvement measures, and strive to achieve both production efficiency and product precision.
Future Outlook
Grinding demand in the industrial machinery and automotive parts market is stable, and with the automation of manufacturing lines and the introduction of AI inspections, advanced skills for production technicians are expected to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Enjoys making things / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing staff → Group leader / Leader → Quality control staff → Manufacturing process management → Factory manager
Required Skills
Adjustment of compounding recipes / Extrusion molding machine operation / Heating and curing management / Line monitoring / Use of inspection tools
Recommended Skills
Automation equipment programming (basics) / Basic chemistry / Production management system operation / Quality control techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects directly lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing procedures are standardized, so creative thinking is not particularly necessary. |
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