Eaves Gutter (Gutter) Sheet Metal Worker
あまどいばんきんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who cuts and bends metal gutters based on drawings and installs and adjusts them on site. Requires highly precise processing and construction skills to ensure drainage and durability.
Description
Eaves gutter sheet metal workers use metal materials such as steel sheets, aluminum, and copper to fabricate and process gutters (eaves gutters), and install and fix them at construction sites. They employ techniques such as bending machines, seaming, welding, and sealing to perform accurate construction considering water gradients and drainage. They engage in a wide range of tasks including on-site dimension checks, marking out, installation adjustments, scaffolding work, and operation of aerial work platforms, protecting the roof areas of houses, buildings, and commercial facilities from rainwater.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand due to needs for deterioration countermeasures and renovations of houses and buildings, with challenges in technology succession and addressing labor shortages.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Can be Independent / Contract Work / In-factory Manufacturing / On-site Work
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Eaves Gutter Sheet Metal Craftsman → Site Supervisor → Factory Processing Supervisor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Dimension Measurement and Marking / Material Selection / Sheet Metal Processing
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / CAD Operation / Scaffolding Assembly Skills / Welding Skills (TIG, Semi-automatic)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions and angles are not tolerated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy objects and high-altitude work are common, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of standardized processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Skills Training
- Second-Class Architectural Sheet Metal Technician
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Eaves Gutter Sheet Metal Worker
- Gutter Sheet Metal Worker
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