Tile Manufacturing Worker (Ceramic Product Manufacturing)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A profession that manufactures tiles for architecture and interiors through processes from forming to glazing and firing, using clay as raw material.

Description

Tile manufacturing workers use clay as raw material, create tile shapes through press forming or extrusion forming, and manufacture tiles for use in architecture and interiors through processes such as drying, firing, and glazing. They handle machine operations on production lines, management of process conditions, quality inspections, equipment maintenance, etc., to achieve uniform dimensions and surfaces without color unevenness. They may also propose improvements for manufacturing efficiency, energy conservation, and reduction of environmental impact.

Future Outlook

Stable demand is expected in line with trends in housing supply and remodeling markets, while labor-saving and automation technologies advance. Amid labor shortages, there is high demand for personnel with expertise in quality control and equipment maintenance.

Personality Traits

Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work

Career Path

Training/Apprentice → Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Factory Supervisor/Manufacturing Manager → Technology Development/Quality Assurance Staff

Required Skills

Clay Mixing Adjustment / Drying Firing Condition Management / Glaze Mixing and Application / Press Extrusion Forming Technology / Quality Inspection

Recommended Skills

Equipment Maintenance / Production Line Improvement / Quality Control Methods (QC) / Safety and Health Management

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because even slight errors in dimensions or firing conditions greatly affect quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Involves a lot of standing work and handling heavy raw materials, requiring physical stamina.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Centered on routine tasks, with little demand for new ideas.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Few complex mathematical calculations, mainly measurements and temperature control.
Planning & Organization Process planning is handled by superiors, with little individual planning required.

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