Engineering & Manufacturing × Career Path: Artisan (Apprentice)

47 matching jobs found.

Lacquerware Base Coater

A traditional coating artisan who applies base coats using pumice powder and sabi-lacquer to the wood body in the lacquerware manufacturing process, smoothing the surface.

Cloisonne Base Copperware Maker

A traditional craft technician who manufactures copper base containers and parts serving as the foundation for cloisonne (enamel) decoration through processes such as sheet metal working, soldering, polishing, and others using copper materials.

Carpet Sewer

Artisans and technicians who process edges of carpets and rugs, sew seams, add decorations, and finish products.

Sand Craft Worker

Traditional craft artisan who sprinkles gold and silver powder on the surfaces of lacquerware and similar items to create intricate decorative patterns.

Katagami Stencil Carver

Traditional craft artisan who applies resist processing to washi paper and precisely carves stencil paper for katazome dyeing based on patterns.

Bamboo Craft Worker

Traditional craftsperson who creates products using techniques such as material preparation, weaving, and carving with bamboo as the material.

Chitsu (Chitsu) Manufacturing Worker

Artisan who manufactures chitsu to protect books and scrolls. Uses washi paper and cloth for mounting processing to beautifully and safely store works and documents.

Hanging Lantern Maker

Craftsman who fabricates, repairs, and restores traditional Japanese hanging lanterns and lighting fixtures used in shrines, temples, ryotei restaurants, and tea rooms using woodworking, metalworking, lacquering, and other techniques.

Vine Craft Artisan

Traditional handicraft occupation that uses wild vines from mountains and fields as material, processes and weaves them to produce baskets, daily utensils, and decorative items.

Handmade Washi Paper Maker

Traditional craft artisan who manually processes raw materials, forms washi from kozo and others by hand-dipping, and performs drying and finishing.