Woodworking Carpenter (Joinery Manufacturing)
もっこうだいく（たてぐせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that designs, processes, assembles, and finishes wooden joinery (doors, windows, fusuma, etc.).
Description
Woodworking Carpenter (Joinery Manufacturing) is a profession that manufactures wooden joinery used in houses and buildings. Selects types and dimensions of wood, cuts and processes using saws, chisels, and power tools, assembles parts to complete doors, window frames, fusuma, shoji, and other joinery. In finishing, performs polishing, painting, and hardware installation to ensure quality. Works in workshops or construction sites, requiring blueprint reading, measurement, joining techniques, and understanding of material properties.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the housing renovation market and demand for traditional architecture, but aging of artisans is progressing, making technology succession a challenge. Acquisition of CAD and digital processing technologies will become important in the future.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High spatial recognition ability / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Construction site work / Contract work / Sole proprietor / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice Woodworking Carpenter → Artisan → Master Carpenter/Site Supervisor → Design position (CAD Operator) → Independent business
Required Skills
Drafting and dimension measurement / Hand tool operation / Joining and assembly techniques / Polishing and finishing techniques / Power tool operation / Wood knowledge
Recommended Skills
Adhesive and painting techniques / CAD software operation / Quality control / Woodworking machine operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors directly affect product function and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of manual work and carrying heavy materials, physical strength is required. |
Related Qualifications
- First-class Architectural Carpenter Skills Certification
- Second-class Architectural Carpenter Skills Certification
Aliases
- Joiner Carpenter
- Joinery Artisan
- Woodworking Artisan
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- Architectural Carpenter
- Furniture Artisan
- Interior Finisher
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