Furniture Joiner
たてぐさしものしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that cuts, processes, and assembles timber to manufacture fittings such as doors and shoji screens.
Description
The furniture joiner is a craftsperson who manufactures and repairs fittings such as doors, sliding doors, and shoji screens for residential and commercial facilities, as well as furniture parts. The manufacturing process encompasses a wide range of steps, including timber selection, cutting, processing with chisels and planes, assembly, polishing and finishing, painting, or gluing and hardware installation. On-site fitting checks and adjustments, as well as the use of traditional wood joinery techniques, are also required. Precise dimensional accuracy is essential, and adaptation to wood characteristics and humidity changes is necessary.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to housing renovation needs and the need to preserve traditional techniques, while a shortage of successors remains a challenge. Craftspeople with advanced processing skills will continue to be highly valued.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory employment / On-site work / Self-employment possible / Small workshop
Career Path
Apprentice craftsman → Fully-fledged craftsman → Master/veteran craftsman → Independent/workshop management
Required Skills
Blueprint reading ability / Hand tool operation / Power tool operation / Wood processing technology
Recommended Skills
Adhesives and hardware knowledge / Architectural structure knowledge / CAD operation / Painting and finishing technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine dimensional accuracy and finishing quality are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for transporting timber and prolonged standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- Woodworking technician (joinery)
Aliases
- Cabinetmaker
- Joiner
Related Jobs
- Furniture manufacturing worker
- Wood lathe worker
- Wood product assembly worker