Wound Yarn Inspector
まきいとけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects wound yarn wound in spinning factories, identifies quality defects, removes them, and reports.
Description
Wound Yarn Inspectors target yarn (wound yarn) wound in spinning and weaving processes, using visual inspection and measuring instruments such as tension meters and caliper scales to check for foreign matter, fiber defects, color unevenness, thickness variations, etc. They mark and remove detected defective areas, sort out wound yarn that does not meet standards or send it to reprocessing. Inspection results are summarized in reports and fed back to production technology and quality control departments to contribute to process improvements.
Future Outlook
Due to the introduction of automation technology, supply and demand is flat, but there is ongoing demand for precision inspection for high-value-added products.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector → Quality Manager → Factory Line Manager → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Measuring Instrument Operation / Visual Inspection / Wound Yarn Handling / Yarn Defect Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Fiber Materials / JIS Standards Understanding / Quality Control Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy to not miss minute yarn defects is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed due to long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | The work is mostly done individually, with little interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not highly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Often work follows instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Reading numerical data is limited, and no advanced calculations are performed. |
| Planning & Organization | Daily repetition of the same processes means little planning is needed. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly solo work, with limited collaboration. |
Aliases
- Wound Yarn Inspector
- Yarn Inspector
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