Kiba Tobishoku
きばとびしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation that manufactures, processes, and assembles wooden scaffolding members used at construction sites. Responsible for everything from cutting timber to joint processing, assembly, and finishing to provide safe and stable scaffolding.
Description
Kiba Tobishoku is a job that processes wooden scaffolding (tobitobashigo) members used at construction sites in factories or workshops, and assembles and dismantles them on site. Uses hand tools such as circular saws, chisels, and planes, as well as woodworking machines like NC routers and band saws, to cut and joint-process timber to exact dimensions, and assembles based on drawings. On site, complies with safety harnesses and procedures, cooperates with multiple workers to build the scaffolding, and dismantles and removes it after work is completed. Requires precision and safety, so understanding of wood characteristics, as well as knowledge of construction management and quality control, is necessary.
Future Outlook
Stable construction demand and expansion of the renovation market suggest steady demand, but expertise in responding to mechanization of work and strengthened safety management regulations is required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Emphasizes Accuracy / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Day Rate with Monthly Salary / Direct to Site and Back Home / On-Site Work / Outdoor Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Scaffolder → Scaffolder → Scaffolding Leader → Site Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Hand Tool Use (Chisel, Plane) / Safety Management / Wood Processing / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Creation / Quality Control / Site Management Skills / Welding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in dimensions and joints directly affects the finish and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and frequent handling of heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people cooperate to assemble the scaffolding. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly work based on standards, so low creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- National Skills Test: Wood Processing for Wooden Structures, etc., Level 1
- National Skills Test: Wood Processing for Wooden Structures, etc., Level 2
- Slinging Skills Training
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