Crystal Cutting Worker (For Crystal Oscillators)
すいしょうせっさくこう（すいしょうしんどうしよう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In crystal oscillator manufacturing, cuts and polishes raw crystal stones to finish them into the required thickness and shape.
Description
Crystal cutting workers (for crystal oscillators) work on production lines for crystal oscillators used in electronic equipment, where they cut and polish raw crystal material to process it into components with the specified thickness and vibrational characteristics. Specifically, they use diamond wheels or lapping machines to slice the crystal, smooth the surface with polishing machines, and adjust while measuring thickness with equipment. After processing, they clean the parts and inspect for scratches and dimensions using a microscope. High precision is required, and work may be performed in a clean room environment.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to expanding needs for communication devices such as IoT and 5G. However, advances in MEMS technology may lead to partial replacement, requiring skills in automation and advancement of manufacturing processes.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Leader / Section chief → Process manager → Quality control staff → Manufacturing engineer → Production technology engineer
Required Skills
Appearance inspection / Compliance with clean room work procedures / Dimensional measurement / Operation of cutting and polishing machines
Recommended Skills
Machine troubleshooting / Precision measuring instrument handling / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in thickness affect product performance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is mostly performed individually with concentration, and there is little interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows manuals, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Crystal Cutting Processing Technician
- Crystal Oscillator Cutting Operator
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