Construction Machinery Repair Worker
けんせつきかいしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that inspects, disassembles, repairs, and adjusts heavy machinery and construction equipment used at construction sites to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Description
Construction machinery repair workers regularly inspect heavy equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, and shovels, perform replacement of faulty or worn parts, and adjustments. In addition to mechanical systems like hydraulic circuits, engines, and transmissions, they also handle fault diagnosis for electrical control devices. They cover a wide range including disassembly and assembly, operation tests, creation of maintenance records, and emergency repairs on site, all while maintaining safety awareness.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to increasing demand for infrastructure maintenance and civil engineering works. There is a trend towards requiring advanced maintenance skills with the introduction of IoT and predictive maintenance technologies.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Worker → Chief Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Department Leader → Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Disassembly and Assembly of Engine Transmissions / Inspection and Maintenance of Hydraulic Circuits / Operation of Tools and Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Electronic Control Devices / IoT Predictive Maintenance Technology / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires accurately maintaining without missing defects in fine parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves a lot of carrying heavy equipment parts and standing work, requiring high physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires identifying the cause of machine failures and deriving accurate repair methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows existing procedures rather than creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses more on on-site measurements and visual inspections rather than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Construction Machinery Maintenance Skills Technician
- Third-Class Construction Machinery Maintenance Skills Technician
Aliases
- Construction Machinery Mechanic
- Construction Machinery Repair Worker
Related Jobs
- Automotive Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Industrial Machinery Maintenance Worker