Tung oil worker
とうゆこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that extracts and refines tung oil obtained from tung seeds and manufactures and processes it as paint or wood protectant.
Description
Tung oil workers perform processes to extract oil from tung seeds (crushing, pressing, solvent extraction, etc.), and through refining processes such as dehydration, deodorization, and degumming, manufacture tung oil. The manufactured oil is used as paint, wood protectant, or finishing agent in traditional crafts. They also handle equipment operation and maintenance, inspections of oil quality such as color, viscosity, and acid value, and packaging and shipping tasks. Since the work involves handling dust and oils and fats, safety and hygiene management and quality control are required.
Future Outlook
While demand in traditional wood protection and craft fields will continue, the number of workers is expected to remain flat to decrease due to the spread of alternative materials and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Diligent
Work Style
Career Path
Worker → Line leader → Process manager → Production manager → Quality manager
Required Skills
Oil and fat extraction and refining technology / Packaging and shipping process / Quality inspection / Refining equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Chemical analysis / Equipment maintenance / Safety and hygiene management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Fine inspections are necessary to maintain product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There are many tasks requiring physical strength, such as transporting seeds and operating machinery. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are not many daily calculations. |
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