Formwork Assembler (Wooden)
かたわくぐみこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that assembles wooden formwork based on design drawings and dismantles it after concrete pouring. Responsible for the important process of forming the framework of buildings and structures.
Description
Formwork assembler (wooden) fabricates wooden formwork at construction and civil engineering sites, transports it to the site, and assembles it according to design drawings. Concrete is poured into the assembled formwork, and after the specified strength is ensured, the formwork is dismantled and removed following the curing period. Includes formwork strength calculations, construction planning, implementation of safety measures, lumber selection and processing. Sites are mostly outdoors, using heavy machinery and hand tools. High accuracy and physical strength are required.
Future Outlook
With construction demand, the demand for wooden formwork workers remains stable. Work volume changes due to labor-saving measures at sites and advances in precast methods, but succession of skilled workers' techniques is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / Outdoor Site Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Formwork Worker → Formwork Craftsman → Lead Craftsman → Site Supervisor (Construction Management Technician) → Architectural Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Carpentry Skills / Level and Plumb Measurement / Marking Out / Power Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding / CAD Design (Formwork) / Safety and Health Management / Scaffolding and Bracing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention is needed because misalignment or gaps in formwork directly lead to concrete leakage. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed to lift heavy lumber and members for long periods. |
| Problem Solving | Accurate judgment is required for on-site dimension adjustments and troubleshooting. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination in large groups and collaboration with heavy equipment operation are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work is performed accurately based on design drawings, there is little need for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Construction Management Technician (Grade 2 or higher)
- Foreman・Safety and Health Supervisor
- Formwork and Scaffolding Skills Test (Grade 2・1)
Aliases
- Formwork Carpenter
- Formwork Worker
- Wooden Formwork Worker
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- Architectural Carpenter
- Concrete Pourer
- Formwork Dismantler (Concrete)
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