Careers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the gender ratio?

  It is approximately 70% male and 30% female.
  As a supplement, female managers and supervisors are also actively involved in the company.

• What is your average age?

  It is about 40 years old.
  The average for the manufacturing industry is just over 40 years old, so this is about average. We have a wide range of staff, from young to old.

• What is the ratio of new graduates to mid-career hires?

  Approximately 40% of our employees are new graduates and more than 50% are mid-career employees. Both new graduates and mid-career staff are active in the company.

• How Are Employees Evaluated?

  Employee evaluations within the organization are divided into the following four categories:
  
  1.Work Outcomes
  2.Attitude Toward Work
  3.Difficulty of Role
  4.The Role Itself
  
  Among these, item ② (Attitude Toward Work) represents the person's daily work itself. When external factors (such as luck or circumstances) are added to this, it results in item ① (Work Results).
  Item ③ refers to how difficult or complex the role is, while item ④ reflects the official position or title (such as management roles).
  
  Some companies evaluate ① and ② as one category, or ③ and ④ together, or evaluate all four together. However, the substance of evaluation always consists of these four elements.
  
  At our company, evaluations are conducted as follows:
  
  ① Work Results → Bonus
  Each year, the company sets overall business goals.
  Based on these, each unit (such as divisions, departments, and groups) formulates its own objectives.
  Individual goals are then set through consultation with supervisors, taking responsibility for a portion of those objectives.
  
  At the end of each fiscal half-year (first and second halves), performance evaluations are conducted based on:
  a. Company-wide performance,
  b. Departmental results, and
  c. Individual goal achievement.
  
  Bonuses are paid based on the outcome of this evaluation.
  
  ② Attitude Toward Work → Salary Increase (Base Salary)
  In principle, once a year, employees’ behavior in their regular work is evaluated on an individual basis.
  After coordination within the organization, a salary review is conducted.
  Based on the results, the base salary may be adjusted (increased).
  
  Evaluations assess whether employees consistently demonstrate their capabilities through their work-related actions, behaviors, and attitudes.
  
  ③ Difficulty of Role → Job Grade
  We define the ideal employee profile (corresponding position, expected behaviors, required skills, etc.) for each job grade in our Job Grade Criteria Table.
  If, through daily work, the employee’s behavior, attitude, engagement, and demonstrated ability align with a higher (or lower) grade, the employee may be promoted (or demoted) in job grade.
  
  ④ The Role Itself → Appointment to Managerial Position
  When necessary, based on the organization’s structure or business needs, employees may be appointed to official roles (such as Sub-Leader, Task Leader, Team Leader, or Department Manager).
  The corresponding roles listed in the Job Grade Criteria Table are used as a reference in such decisions.

• Do you have a supporting system for acquiring qualifications?

  Yes.
  For qualifications that are required for job performance, the company covers all related costs and allows you to pursue them during work hours.
  Additionally, for other qualifications deemed beneficial to business operations, we provide support such as reimbursement of exam fees or qualification allowances.
  Examples:
  ・Plastic Molding Skills Certification
  ・Quality Management Certification

• How long does it take from application to joining the company?

  For mid-career hires, it takes approximately one month from the time of application.
  We will be as flexible as possible depending on your situation.

• Is there any post-hire training?

  For mid-career hires, there is no uniformity as it depends on the experience and ability of the individual. Basically, you will learn about our manufacturing through on-the-job training in which you will share the work of your seniors in the same department and, if necessary, receive training and practical work in various departments in the Technology Department and group company factories.