Guitar Assembly Worker
ギターくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that assembles and adjusts guitar parts to ensure quality as a finished product.
Description
Guitar assembly workers glue and assemble wooden parts such as necks and bodies, perform fret installation, fingerboard shaping, painting and finishing, and for electric guitars, install pickups and wiring. They use hand tools like sandpaper, chisels, and drills, as well as painting equipment, and proceed while checking precision with measuring instruments. After completion, they check sound quality and playability, make fine adjustments, and guarantee quality. High manual dexterity, attention to detail, and specialized knowledge of wood, paints, and electrical components are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-quality guitars is stable both domestically and internationally, and expansion in the custom-made market is expected. With the introduction of digital technologies such as CNC machining and 3D printing, there is a high possibility of fusion between traditional handcrafting and new technologies.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient
Work Style
Custom-Made / Manufacturing Line / Self-Employed Freelance / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Junior Guitar Assembly Worker → Senior Guitar Assembly Worker → Guitar Manufacturing Technician → Musical Instrument Workshop Manager → Original Brand Launch
Required Skills
Adhesive Selection and Use / Dimensional Measurement Inspection / Electrical Wiring / Painting Finishing Techniques / Tool Operation / Woodworking Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Sound Technology Knowledge / CAD・3D Modeling / English Literature Reading / Musical Instrument Structure Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors affect sound quality and playability. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses more on dimensional measurement than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Guitar Assembler
- Guitar Assembly Worker
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