Tuna Katsuobushi Maker
まぐろぶしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures tuna katsuobushi through processes such as salting, heating, drying, and aging using tuna as the raw material.
Description
Tuna katsuobushi makers use tuna as the raw material and perform a series of processing steps such as salting, heat treatment, drying, and aging to produce tuna katsuobushi, a dried food that condenses seasonings and umami. They are responsible for raw material selection, removal of blood and skin, salting, steaming and boiling, drying using dryers or sun-drying, management of natural aging, etc., and produce stable products through temperature and humidity management and quality inspection. In factories, machine operation and manual labor are used in combination, and hygiene management and safety management are required.
Future Outlook
Stable but limited demand exists due to domestic and international needs for high-grade dried fish. Labor-saving and automation technologies are being introduced, making labor shortage countermeasures a challenge.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Heavy Object Handling / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Seafood Processor → Group Leader/Leader → Factory Manager → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Dryer Operation / Quality Inspection / Salting Processing / Temperature and Humidity Control
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle adjustments in salt amount and drying conditions directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy fish bodies and standing work are frequent. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are standardized with limited room for improvement. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical calculations are not required, and simple measuring is the main task. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Tuna Katsuobushi Maker
- Tuna Katsuobushi Processor
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