Underground Pit Timber Assembler
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who assembles and installs wooden supports (pit timbers) inside underground tunnels to ensure tunnel safety and structural stability.
Description
An underground pit timber assembler measures and processes wooden supports (pit timbers) inside underground tunnels, assembling and installing them according to design drawings and site conditions. They repeatedly perform safety inspections and adjustments to maintain the structural stability of the tunnels, while collaborating with other mining workers to support work progress. They may also use heavy machinery and measuring instruments, requiring precise and prompt responses in harsh underground environments.
Future Outlook
Although the number of practitioners is decreasing due to the shrinking scale of the domestic mining industry, a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained due to the need for shoring in civil engineering fields such as tunnel construction. Advanced safety technologies will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Underground Worker → Work Leader → Safety Manager → Mine Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Reading Working Drawings / Survey Instrument Operation / Timber Processing Skills / Use of Safety Equipment
Recommended Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe) / Rope Work / Welding Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | It is necessary to change work methods according to the underground environment and mining conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is required to ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for long hours of heavy labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental and physical stress due to confined spaces and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Team cooperation is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Designs and procedures are predetermined, and originality is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic measurements and quantity management are needed. |
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