Metal roofing installer
きんぞくやねぶきこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who processes and assembles metal roofing materials, installs them on roofs, and ensures waterproofing and durability.
Description
Metal roofing installers cut and bend roof materials such as steel sheets, aluminum sheets, and galvalume steel sheets on-site, and join them using seaming or seamless joints to form the roof surface. They handle everything from preparing the base such as sheathing boards and waterproof sheets to applying sealants, installing snow guards, and ridge caps, ensuring the building's waterproofing and durability. Much of the work is done at heights or outdoors, making safety management and weather judgment crucial. They are also required to learn construction techniques for new materials with insulation and heat-shielding functions to improve construction quality.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the renewal of building stock and increasing needs for earthquake resistance and waterproofing, but labor shortages due to aging are a challenge. Adaptability to energy-saving roofs and new materials will impact future market value.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High safety awareness / No aversion to working at heights / Physically strong
Work Style
Daily rate monthly salary / Direct to/from site / Outdoor work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice metal roofing installer → Foreman → Site supervisor (architecture) → Construction management technician → Independent business (roofing shop)
Required Skills
Metal processing / Metal roofing material installation / On-site surveying / Scaffolding and high-place work safety management / Sealing application
Recommended Skills
CAD (roof layout drawing) / Construction management / New material roofing installation techniques / Waterproofing knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise construction accuracy determines the roof's waterproofing. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy materials and long hours of outdoor work require high physical strength. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to respond to unexpected situations on site and devise ways to prevent leaks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of work at heights and in changing weather, which causes stress. |
Related Qualifications
- First-class architectural sheet metal technician
- High-place work vehicle operation skills training
- Scaffolding assembly work supervisor
- Second-class architectural sheet metal technician
- Slinging skills training
Aliases
- Roofer
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