Kumiko lattice worker (joinery manufacturing)

くみこせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Artisan who designs, processes, and assembles kumiko used in traditional wooden joinery.

Description

Kumiko lattice workers (joinery manufacturing) are professionals who manufacture, process, and assemble kumiko, which are decorative components used in joinery. Based on drawings or designs, they select appropriate wood materials and process components using hand tools such as chisels and planes, or precision machinery. This job requires meticulous dimension control and high work accuracy, combining components to form lattice-like designs. While maintaining traditional techniques, recent practices also incorporate modern equipment like CNC routers and laser processing machines to improve productivity and quality. The completed kumiko is used in decorative parts of joinery and furniture, enhancing the beauty of the wood.

Future Outlook

Succession shortage due to aging is a challenge, but stable niche markets are expected due to growing interest in traditional crafts and demand for custom-made products. Productivity improvements are anticipated with the introduction of CNC, etc.

Personality Traits

Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Full-time / Individual workshop / Made-to-order production / Workshop employment

Career Path

Apprentice kumiko artisan → Kumiko artisan → Skilled artisan → Workshop manager → Independence and entrepreneurship

Required Skills

Blueprint reading ability / Component joining technology / Dimension management / Wood processing / Woodworking hand tool operation

Recommended Skills

CAD woodworking design / CNC machine operation / Painting and finishing technology / Traditional craft knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it requires accurately combining fine parts.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Complex mathematical analysis is not required.

Related Qualifications

  • Joinery Production Skills (National Qualification)
  • Woodworking Skills

Aliases

  • Kumiko artisan
  • Wooden joinery artisan
  • Woodworking craftsman

Related Jobs

  • Joinery maker
  • Wooden furniture manufacturer
  • Woodworking machine operator

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