Kokoro-dashi-ko (Wooden Joinery Manufacturing)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes lumber to manufacture joinery (doors, windows, shutters, etc.). Measures dimensions based on drawings and handles the entire process from cutting, planing, assembly, to finishing.
Description
Kokoro-dashi-ko (Wooden Joinery Manufacturing) refers to craftsmen and technicians who manufacture wooden doors, windows, sliding doors, fusuma, and other joinery used in homes and buildings. They handle the entire manufacturing process, including lumber selection, rough cutting, cutting, planing, assembly, joining, chamfering, polishing, priming, painting, and hardware installation. Requires management of dimensional accuracy, joint strength, and finishing quality, demanding advanced woodworking skills, blueprint reading ability, and proficiency in tool handling. Accommodates custom orders by combining traditional techniques with the latest machine processing technologies to create products.
Future Outlook
A certain number of job openings are expected due to demand for housing renovations and traditional wooden architecture, but successor shortages remain a challenge. Advances in automation and machine processing technology require increasingly advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Factory Employment / On-site Work / Self-employed Freelance / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice → Craftsman → Instructor → Factory Manager → Independent Business (Joinery Shop Management)
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cutting Technology / Dimensional Measurement and Marking / Hardware Installation / Joining and Assembly Technology / Painting and Finishing Technology / Planing and Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (2D) / NC Machine Tool Operation / Painting Technology / Quality Control / Wood Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small dimensional errors can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for carrying lumber and long hours of work. |
Related Qualifications
- Joinery Manufacturing Skills Certification (Grade 2/3)
Aliases
- Joinery Craftsman
- Wooden Joinery Craftsman
- Woodworking Joinery Worker
Related Jobs
- Furniture Craftsman
- Joinery Installer
- Woodworking Craftsman