Charcoal Kiln Builder (Charcoal Kiln)
ちくようさぎょうしゃ（すみやきがま）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
Occupation that utilizes forest resources to construct and manage charcoal kilns for producing charcoal.
Description
Charcoal Kiln Builders (charcoal kilns) construct and inspect charcoal kilns such as pit kilns or earth kilns, stack firewood and light the fire, and produce charcoal while managing temperature and adjusting air supply over extended periods. Tasks include monitoring in high-temperature environments, fire adjustment, unloading and sorting the kiln after firing, and quality evaluation. They handle a series of processes from drying management of logs transported from forests to storage and shipping preparation of finished charcoal, requiring knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety and health management.
Future Outlook
Although demand is on a declining trend, interest in traditional techniques and high-quality charcoal is increasing, and it is being re-evaluated from the perspective of utilizing local resources.
Personality Traits
Interested in natural environments / Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Outdoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift night work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice worker → Charcoal Kiln Builder → Supervisor (Kiln management) → Site manager → Traditional technique successor/instructor
Required Skills
Charcoal quality evaluation / Extinguishing operations / Firewood drying and storage management / Kiln construction techniques / Temperature management
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation / Safety and health knowledge / Weather judgment / Wood properties knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond promptly to changes due to weather conditions or wood types. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because strict management of kiln temperature and firing time is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed to endure transporting heavy timber and working in high-temperature environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Charcoal Burner
- Charcoal Kiln Maker
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