Tile Sorter (Tile Manufacturing)
たいるせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects the appearance and dimensions of tile products using machines or manual labor and removes defective products.
Description
Tile sorters inspect tiles flowing on the production line using visual checks or measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to identify cracks, chips, color unevenness, dimensional errors, etc. They remove products that do not meet quality standards and send only good products to the next process or shipment. The work is centered on line operations, and may also include simple adjustments to manufacturing machines and record management. It is a job that requires detailed manual inspection as well as a certain level of physical stamina and concentration.
Future Outlook
In the future, while the introduction of AI-based automatic appearance inspection systems will advance, there will remain demand for personnel for final checks of minute defects and as system administrators.
Personality Traits
Attentive / High Concentration / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Tile Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Operation of Measuring Tools / Product Sorting / Understanding Quality Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Line Production Methods / Product Traceability / Understanding of JIS Standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss minute defects in products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to prolonged standing work and handling heavy tiles. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on qualitative evaluation and basic measurements rather than numerical analysis. |
Aliases
- Tile Inspector
- Tile Sorter
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