Tubifex Worm Cultivator
いとみみずようしょくさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A job that involves breeding and managing tubifex worms on land or indoors, and shipping them as fishing bait or compost material.
Description
Tubifex worm cultivators breed tubifex worms in greenhouses or outdoor beds, maintaining appropriate humidity, temperature, and pH while performing breeding management. They conduct regular feeding, removal of excrement, sorting and packaging based on size and quality after harvesting, and prepare for shipment. They handle a wide range of tasks including facility operations management, material procurement, and pest and disease control.
Future Outlook
Demand for tubifex worms as fishing bait and compost material is stable, and attention is increasing as environmentally friendly agriculture and biomass resources. Production efficiency is expected to improve with the introduction of IoT and automated control technologies.
Personality Traits
Does not mind diligent work / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Corporate Employment / Full-time / Outdoor/Greenhouse Work / Self-employment / Shift
Career Path
Field Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Production Manager → Aquaculture Facility Operator → Farm Manager/Entrepreneur
Required Skills
Culture Environment Management / Feeding and Waste Disposal / Harvesting and Sorting Operations / Machine Operation / Pest and Disease Control
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Basics of Organic Chemistry / Packaging Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For proper humidity and temperature management, and detecting small changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to heavy labor and long hours of standing work. |
Aliases
- Worm Cultivator
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