Suture Needle Manufacturing Worker
ほうごうばりせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Precision manufacturing job involving material processing, forming, heat treatment, polishing, and inspection of medical suture needles.
Description
Suture needle manufacturing workers cut and form metal wires serving as raw materials for medical suture needles, shape them into needle forms using cold forging or press processing, and then impart hardness through heat treatment. They sharpen the needle tips to a keen edge using grinding or polishing machines, finish them within dimensional tolerances, and conduct quality inspections via microscope examination and dimensional measurement. Work in clean rooms or dust-free environments is required, demanding high precision and hygiene management.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the medical device market, demand for precision medical device manufacturing is expected to remain stable. Advances in IoT and automation technologies will lead to improved production efficiency and higher added value.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, skilled at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Process Design/Improvement Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Staff
Required Skills
Heat Treatment Knowledge / Measurement and Inspection Technology / Metal Processing Machine Operation / Precision Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD/CAM Knowledge / Cleanliness Management / Microscope Inspection Technology / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Minute dimensional errors are not permitted, requiring high accuracy. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work consists mostly of standardized processes, with little need for new ideas. |
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