Formwork Worker (Concrete Products)
わくぐみこう（コンクリートせいひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving assembling formwork for concrete products, pouring concrete, curing, demolding, and finishing them into products.
Description
Formwork workers (concrete products) assemble formwork based on manufacturing drawings, pour and vibrate concrete to compact it, demold after curing, and finish the surface. They handle product quality assurance, dimensional accuracy checks, operation of machinery, material management, and thorough safety operations, requiring teamwork.
Future Outlook
Stable demand continues in line with the construction industry's needs, but automation and labor-saving technologies using AI and robots are advancing, making machinery operation skills and quality control abilities even more important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Detail-oriented / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Heavy machinery operation / Indoor work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice → Formwork Worker → Leader → Factory Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Concrete pouring / Dimensional measurement and quality inspection / Formwork assembly and disassembly / Safety management / Vibrator operation
Recommended Skills
CAD drawing interpretation / Concrete quality control / Crane operation (slinging) / Forklift operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to handling heavy materials and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Handling large products requires teamwork. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine work, requiring little creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Kiln Industry Skills Certification Concrete Product Manufacturing Operation (Grade 2・3)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Formwork Carpenter
- Precast Worker
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