Production Technology | landing gear

Manufacturing that supports flight.: N.T Joined in 2016

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#Technical jobs

My job description: I am in charge of the production technology for aircraft and landing gear systems. Our landing gear systems are divided into products for Ministry of Defense and those for commercial aircraft. I am in charge of landing gear systems for commercial aircraft. Since this is production technology for products that are already in mass production, my main focus is improvement work. Manufacturing requires advanced technology, and even the slightest abnormality can affect the product. I pay close attention to even the smallest changes, such as, "There's a small scratch where there shouldn't be one. Why is that?", and pursue the cause and think of ways to improve it. Based on this, I implement more efficient production methods. This is a job that requires knowledge, teamwork, and initiative.
Job satisfaction: An aircraft cannot take off or land without landing gear. Landing gear failure or malfunction can affect the mobility of many people and sometimes even put lives at risk. I feel a great sense of responsibility, but even greater pride, in making essential and important products. The most rewarding part is being able to create such products together with close colleagues. We solve difficult problems by exchanging opinions with colleagues on-site. When a colleague comments on a jig or production method I have invented, saying, "It's easy to use!" or "It speeds things up!" I feel not only that I have made a good improvement, but also that I have been able to help my colleagues! The smiles on my colleagues' faces motivate me to take on my next job.
Difficulty of the job: Issues are discovered every day at manufacturing sites. Sometimes, if the issue isn't resolved immediately, production will come to a halt. When deadlines are looming, it can be stressful. Even when you're not on-site, you have to be constantly aware of the site and rush over immediately if something happens. Quick action and problem-solving skills are required. This can be quite difficult. Most of the time when you're not on-site, you're in the office creating procedure manuals and the like, but most documents for aircraft production are in English. Just when you're taking your time to understand something, you hear of a problem from the site... It's important to switch your mindset and your attitude.

Daily work flow

8:30

Morning meeting/ Checking E-mail

Organize the progress of work up to the previous day and the work to be done on the day.
10:00

Meeting

Defect reduction meeting.
11:00

Meeting

Considering the introduction of new equipment.
12:00

Lunch break

I eat in the cafeteria.
13:00

Prototype work attendance and report creation

We will be present at the prototype work to apply new processing technology.
16:00

Creating a procedure manual

Revision of procedure manuals for on-site workers.
18:00

Leave work

Overtime may be required depending on work progress.
19:00

Club Activities

Every Thursday I participate in company club activities (softball).

The good points of the company: I'm proud of the excellent location of our head office and factory. While many manufacturers have factories in rural areas, ours is in Amagasaki. It's only a 10-minute train ride to Umeda. I'm originally from Fukuoka. When I was job hunting, I was worried about living in an unfamiliar city. That's because I couldn't imagine what life would be like there. Where should I buy the things I need? Where should I spend my days off? But with our company, I had a strange sense of security, knowing that everything would be fine if I went to Umeda. Both commuting and living are convenient. I hope you join us with peace of mind.
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