Weaver
きおりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that operates machines such as automatic looms to produce woven fabrics by combining warp and weft yarns.
Description
Weavers are technicians who produce fabric using industrial automatic looms. They first install the warp yarns on the loom and adjust the pattern or density according to specifications. They form the woven fabric by automatically inserting the weft yarns while managing the loom's speed and tension. During operation, they detect product defects, remove defective items, check for abnormal sounds or vibrations in the machine, and perform maintenance or part replacements as needed. They handle mass production through shift-based line work according to production plans, playing a role in balancing the quality and production efficiency of increasingly advanced fiber products.
Future Outlook
Although demand for labor is decreasing due to shifts to overseas production and advancing mechanization, those skilled in producing high-value-added fibers and smart textiles will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Skilled in machine operation / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Weaver → Weaver → Supervisor → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Loom Operation / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management / Warp and Weft Preparation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM (Loom Programming) / Maintenance Technology / PLC Control Technology / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Textile Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight yarn misalignment or defects can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve causes of machine troubles or yarn breaks. |
Related Qualifications
- Fiber Products Quality Manager
- Textile Products Manufacturing Technician (Machine Weaving)
Aliases
- Loom Operator
- Weaving Worker
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- Knitting Worker
- Sewing Worker
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