factory worker
Japanese Name:
工場作業員
Romaji Name:
koujousagyouin
Description
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A factory worker is a person who works in a factory, performing tasks such as assembling products, operating machines, and ensuring quality control. They play an important role in manufacturing goods efficiently and safely.
History
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1. Early Industry (Pre-Industrial Era)
Before factories existed, most goods were made by hand in small workshops or at home. This was known as the cottage industry or handcraft production.
2. The Industrial Revolution (late 18th–19th century)
The role of the factory worker began during the Industrial Revolution, which started in Britain around 1760.
Inventions like the steam engine and spinning machines led to the rise of factories, where machines produced goods faster than humans could by hand.
Factory workers operated these machines and often worked long hours in poor conditions.
3. Spread to Other Countries
The factory system spread to Europe, America, and eventually to Asia, including Japan.
Japan’s own industrialization began in the Meiji period (1868–1912). The government encouraged factory development in textiles, steel, and shipbuilding.
Many women and children worked in factories during the early stages of industrialization.