Shipbuilding Iron Machinery Worker
ぞうせんてっきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Shipbuilding iron machinery workers cut, process, and weld steel structural components of ships, and assemble hulls and mechanical equipment.
Description
Shipbuilding iron machinery workers mark steel plates and materials based on drawings, shape them using gas cutting or plasma cutting, join them with arc welding or gas welding after processing, temporarily assemble with bolts or rivets, and then perform final assembly while checking precision. The work requires skills in handling cranes, slinging, welding equipment, and safety management. It involves standing work inside and outside ships, high-place work, and long hours, and is carried out in teams with coordination.
Future Outlook
Japan's shipbuilding industry is facing the aging of skilled workers, and the introduction of automation and robot technology is progressing. On the other hand, with increasing demand for LNG carriers and environmentally regulated ships, the demand for highly precise iron machinery workers is expected to remain stable in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Site Work / Project-Based / Shift Work / Shipyard Employment / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Iron Machinery Worker → Iron Machinery Worker → Group Leader → Foreman/Workshop Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Dimensional Measurement and Marking / Steel Plate Cutting and Bending Processing / Welding Skills (Arc Welding, Gas Welding)
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Machining / Plasma Cutting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure dimensional accuracy of parts and welding quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy steel materials and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because team coordination is essential for crane operations and part assembly. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
- Gas Welding Operator
- Metal Sheet Metal Artisan
- Slinging Skills Training
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