Furniture Woodworker
かぐもっこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes wood to fabricate and repair furniture. Responsible for a wide range of processes from design and material selection to finishing.
Description
Furniture woodworker is a trade that cuts, shapes, and joins wood based on design drawings, performing finishing tasks such as polishing and painting to fabricate and repair furniture. Requires skills in material selection, processing techniques, and tool operation, with diverse production settings from custom-made to mass-produced furniture. Combines traditional techniques with modern machine processing to achieve high-quality finishes. Also involves team work in workshops and client consultations.
Future Outlook
While demand for handmade and custom-made furniture is expected, competition from mass-produced products and overseas production impacts exist, making high value-added products and technique succession key.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Own Workshop / Team Work / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Furniture Woodworker → Furniture Woodworker → Skilled Furniture Woodworker → Workshop Manager → Independent Furniture Craftsman
Required Skills
Joining Techniques / Machine Tool Operation / Precision Measurement / Woodworking Tool Handling
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Design / Furniture Design / Painting Finishing Techniques / Wood Characteristics Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of detail finishing directly impacts product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires transporting heavy wood and long hours of standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- Furniture Making Skilled Worker
- Interior Coordinator
Aliases
- Furniture Craftsman
- Interior Woodworker
- Wood Craftsman
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Joinery Woodworker
- Woodworking Machinist