Towel Weaver
たおるおりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled occupation that operates looms to manufacture towel fabric, which is a type of pile fabric.
Description
Towel weavers operate specialized looms to weave cotton yarn or blended yarn into pile structures to produce towel fabric. They are responsible for yarn splicing, warping operations, threading the loom, adjusting pick density and tension, and maintenance during machine malfunctions. After production, they perform quality inspections on fabric width, density, pile length, skips, and other aspects, remove defects, and hand over to the next process. They are also required to manage loom operating hours according to production plans and inventory of replacement parts.
Future Outlook
In Japan's towel manufacturing industry, automation and labor-saving efforts are advancing, but skilled techniques are essential for high-quality pile production. Labor shortages and aging workforce are challenges, requiring productivity improvements through acquiring IoT and smart factory technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Towel Weaver (Operator) → Production Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Loom Operation / Machine Adjustment Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Yarn Splicing
Recommended Skills
Fiber Material Properties Knowledge / IoT Basics / Machine Maintenance Technology / Production Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain product quality, detecting fine weaving irregularities and defects is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for continuous standing work and handling heavy raw fabric rolls. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve machine troubles and yarn breaks, etc., is required. |
Aliases
- Towel Loom Operator
- Towel Weaver Artisan
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