Thread Sorting Worker
いとせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves visually or mechanically inspecting the quality of yarn in the fiber manufacturing process and removing defective yarn.
Description
Thread sorting workers inspect and sort yarn received from the spinning process using visual checks or dedicated machines, removing non-standard products. The work involves a lot of standing, requiring keen attention to subtle color and thickness differences, as well as manual dexterity. Concentration and maintaining work efficiency when handling large volumes of yarn are also crucial, playing an indispensable role in production line quality control.
Future Outlook
While automation and image inspection technologies are advancing, the need for fine inspections remains, so a certain level of demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Line Manager
Required Skills
Inspection Machine Operation / Manual Dexterity / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Quality Control Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss minute defects in the yarn. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily repetitive existing tasks with little need for generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical analysis is required. |
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- Fabric Inspector
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