Taping Worker (Rubber-Insulated Wire Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Line worker who manufactures wires by wrapping rubber insulation tape around the surface of wires. Responsible for machine operation, quality inspection, and simple maintenance.
Description
Taping Worker (Rubber-Insulated Wire Manufacturing) is a specialist who applies insulation covering by wrapping rubber tape around copper or alloy wires. Handles loading raw materials, machine setup and operation, adjustment of wrapping speed and tension, quality inspection of covering thickness and appearance, removal of defective products, and simple maintenance. Since the production line operates continuously, quick response is required in case of machine troubles. As the product forms the basis of wires and cables, a certain level of precision and safety is emphasized.
Future Outlook
Amidst advancing automation and labor reduction in production, demand is tending to decrease, but skilled workers in high-precision quality control and machine maintenance will continue to have steady demand.
Personality Traits
Patient / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform Provided
Career Path
Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Line Monitoring / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Simple Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Equipment Trouble Response / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required because uniformity of covering directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure standing work and long hours of line operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, creativity is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is minimal, only basic measurements are needed. |
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