Freight Car Repairer
かしゃしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that inspects, disassembles, adjusts, and repairs railway freight cars to support safe operation.
Description
Freight car repairers inspect the car body and mechanical parts of railway freight cars before and after operation, checking for damage, wear, cracks, etc. As needed, they perform repair work such as non-destructive testing, welding, part replacement, bolt tightening, and painting, and create maintenance records. They operate cranes and forklifts to handle heavy parts, follow drawings and work instructions, comply with safety rules, and carry out the work. They collaborate with maintenance teams and transportation departments to ensure efficient and high-quality maintenance.
Future Outlook
The stable operation of railway freight transport requires the succession of repair techniques, with labor shortages posing a challenge. In the future, the adoption of automated inspection and maintenance technologies utilizing robots and IoT may progress.
Personality Traits
Good Cooperativeness / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Fixed Hours / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Maintenance Assistant → Freight Car Repairer → Senior Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Supervisor → Factory Manager / Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Anti-Corrosion Painting Work / Bolt and Nut Tightening Adjustment / Non-Destructive Testing Techniques / Operation of Measuring Instruments (Calipers, Micrometers) / Reading Mechanical Drawings / Welding
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / Quality Management Techniques (5S, QC Circle) / Resistance Welding Skills Certification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to detect minute cracks or looseness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to accurately identify the causes of unusual sounds or malfunctions is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- National Skills Test (Welding)
Aliases
- Freight Car Maintenance Technician
- Freight Car Maintenance Worker
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- Mechanical Maintenance Worker
- Railway Vehicle Maintenance Worker
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