Tobacco Stem Cutter (Tobacco Manufacturing)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that cuts tobacco leaves using machines or by hand and shapes them into forms suitable for packaging or processing in subsequent steps.
Description
Tobacco Stem Cutters (Tobacco Manufacturing) cut raw tobacco leaves using machine operations or manual labor and shape them into uniform sizes and shapes. They operate and monitor production line equipment, perform blade replacements and adjustments, quality inspections, raw material humidity control, and more. To maintain production efficiency and quality, they also handle machine maintenance and inspections, as well as root cause analysis of defective products. Following factory safety and hygiene standards, creating work records and performing cleaning and organization are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While automation in the tobacco manufacturing industry is advancing, demand is on a shrinking trend due to the decreasing number of smokers. Demand for highly specialized skilled workers in areas such as machine maintenance and quality control may be maintained.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Handling / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Machine Troubleshooting / Microorganism Management / Record Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure uniform size and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Involves a lot of monotonous work with little need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, with little demand for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic measurements are required, but advanced mathematical skills are not needed. |
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