Coffin assembly worker
かんくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A coffin assembly worker is a specialist who assembles wooden coffin components, installs hardware, performs joining, and completes them as products.
Description
Coffin assembly workers engage in wooden coffin production lines at factories or workshops, accurately positioning pre-cut and processed components and fixing them with adhesives, screws, nails, and other hardware. They inspect dimensions and strength, then polish the finished products and hand them over to the painting department. Manual fine adjustments, quality control, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards are required.
Future Outlook
With Japan's aging population, funeral demand is expected to remain stable, and challenges include rationalization of small factories and skill succession.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice coffin assembly worker → Coffin assembly worker → Group leader → Factory manager → Independent coffin manufacturer
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Hardware installation techniques / Joining techniques / Wood processing
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions or joining directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy components and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity such as design is not the main task. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Woodworking technician
Aliases
- Coffin assembly craftsman
Related Jobs
- Coffin painter
- Furniture assembler
- Woodworking manufacturer