Woodworking Carpenter (Furniture Manufacturing)
もっこうだいく（かぐせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who designs, processes, assembles, and finishes furniture using timber.
Description
The woodworking carpenter (furniture manufacturing) is a specialist responsible for everything from timber selection to cutting and processing parts based on design drawings, assembly, polishing, painting, and finishing. Using hand tools and woodworking machines proficiently, they fabricate furniture that balances strength and aesthetics by employing joinery techniques such as mortise-and-tenon joints and dowel joints. Through consultations with customers and designers, they adjust sizes and designs, integrating traditional methods with the latest CNC machining technology to provide high-quality products.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-end furniture and custom-made furniture remains strong, and the demand for skilled woodworking technicians is expected to remain stable. The adoption of new manufacturing methods utilizing IoT production and CNC technology is advancing, increasing the market value of talent capable of fusing digital technology with traditional skills.
Personality Traits
Creative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Custom-Made / Freelance / Small Factory / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Craftsman → Senior Craftsman/Site Supervisor → Workshop Leader → Independent/Self-Employed (Individual Workshop Management) → Furniture Designer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Hand Tool Operation / Polishing, Painting, and Finishing / Woodworking Joinery Techniques / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Woodworking) / CNC Machine Operation / English Document Reading / Project Management (Estimate Creation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine finishing and precision directly impact quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise designs and shapes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy timber and long hours of work. |
Aliases
- Furniture Carpenter
- Furniture Craftsman
- Woodworking Craftsman
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