Exterior Finishing Worker (Shipbuilding)
がいぎょうしあげこう（ぞうせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation specializes in finishing tasks such as polishing the exterior of ship hulls, surface preparation, and sealing at shipyards, ensuring rust prevention and durability.
Description
Exterior Finishing Workers (Shipbuilding) target the exterior surfaces of ship hulls, decks, and tanks during manufacturing or repair at shipyards. They remove old paint and rust through polishing, sandblasting, and rust removal operations, and perform finishing processes such as gap filling and caulking with sealing materials to ensure watertightness. They operate tools like electric grinders, sandpaper, and high-pressure washers. Since much of the work is outdoors or at heights, safety management, physical stamina, and careful work attitudes are required. As finishing quality directly impacts the durability and safety of the vessel, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
Future Outlook
Although shipbuilding industry orders fluctuate, demand for high-quality surface treatment technology to address environmental regulations and extend ship lifespans is expected to continue increasing.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Exterior Finishing Worker → Foreman・Group Leader → Construction Management (Shipbuilding) → Quality Control → Safety and Health Management
Required Skills
High-Altitude Work Safety Management / Polishing Skills / Power Tool Operation / Pre-Painting Treatment / Sealing and Caulking Application / Surface Preparation
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding Knowledge / CAD Drawing Understanding / English Document Reading / Painting Technician (Grade 1・2)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly adapt to changes in weather and work environment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because unevenness or defects in finishing affect the safety of the hull. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent high-altitude work and heavy labor using power tools, sustained physical strength is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly involves surface preparation following prescribed procedures, requiring little creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required for the work. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Skills Training
- Crane Operation (Small Mobile Crane) Skills Training
- Organic Solvent Work Supervisor
- Rigging Skills Training
- Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor
Aliases
- Ship Exterior Finishing Worker
- Shipbuilding Finishing Worker
Related Jobs
- Finisher
- Painter
- Ship Assembler
- Welder