Kitchen Equipment Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized construction worker who performs installation of water supply/drainage, gas, ventilation equipment, and kitchen appliances in kitchens of restaurants and facilities.
Description
Kitchen equipment installers handle the installation of water supply and drainage equipment, gas piping, ventilation ducts, stainless steel fabrications, and kitchen appliances used in kitchens of restaurants, hospitals, schools, and other facilities. They plan piping routes based on drawings, perform welding and joining work, install support brackets, conduct test runs and adjustments, and complete the equipment. On site, they collaborate with other trades, adhere to safety and hygiene standards, and also participate in periodic inspections and maintenance after completion.
Future Outlook
Demand for kitchens in the food service industry and welfare/medical facilities remains stable, with ongoing needs from equipment renewals and new store openings. As automation and labor-saving equipment increases, skills as piping and control technicians will be even more emphasized.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Has Cooperativeness / Meticulous and Accurate / Physically Fit
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Piping Worker → Kitchen Equipment Installer → Site Supervisor → Building Equipment Construction Management Engineer → Independence and Opening a Business
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Gas Pipe Installation / Ventilation Duct Installation / Water Supply and Drainage Equipment Installation / Welding
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / Equipment CAD / Reading English Technical Documents / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Site environments and conditions change frequently, requiring flexible responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Pipe leaks or gas leaks are not tolerated, so precise work is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent heavy lifting and prolonged standing work require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to address varying obstacles and constraints at each site is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are many constraints from existing equipment, so construction primarily follows the blueprints rather than creative design. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focus is on dimension checks and flow calculations rather than complex computations, so high quantitative analysis skills are not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Piping Construction Management Engineer
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment Technician
- Sewerage Drainage Equipment Works Responsible Engineer
- Water Supply Installation Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Kitchen Appliance Installer
- Kitchen Equipment Worker
- Kitchen Piping Worker
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