Elevator Assembler
エレベータくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job that assembles, installs, and adjusts elevators installed in buildings to ensure safe operation.
Description
Elevator assemblers process and assemble components based on drawings, install and adjust rails, connect control panels, adjust wire tension, test brakes and safety devices, etc., to ensure safe operation of elevators. Sites vary from high places under construction to machine rooms, requiring welding, bolt fastening, and precise adjustments using measuring instruments. After completion, repeated test runs and inspections lead to maintenance tasks.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand from building construction and updates/maintenance of existing equipment, and adaptability to labor-saving technologies and IoT integration will be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / High-altitude Work / On-site Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Assembler → Elevator Assembler → Group Leader/Leader → Construction Management Technician → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Bolt and Nut Fastening / Lift Crane Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation (Calipers, Micrometers) / Mechanical Parts Assembly / Welding Skills (Arc Welding)
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical Work Knowledge / CAD Drawing Interpretation / Control Panel Assembly and Wiring / Welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor deviations directly affect safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength and endurance are required for handling heavy equipment and working at heights. |
| Problem Solving | Accurate root cause analysis is necessary for troubleshooting on site. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Not much creative thinking is required as it follows standard procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is minimal, and basic measurements suffice. |
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- Crane Operator (Floor Operation)
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Aliases
- Elevator Assembly Technician
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