Dresser Manufacturing Worker (Wooden)
きょうだいせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled craftsperson who processes wood to design, manufacture, and finish dressers (vanities).
Description
Wooden dresser manufacturing workers create dressers based on design drawings by selecting wood, cutting, shaping, joining, polishing, and applying paint finishes, then attaching mirrors and hardware to complete the product. They use hand tools and various machine tools to process parts and produce dressers that combine aesthetics and functionality. Quality control and dimensional accuracy checks are important processes, requiring meticulous attention to avoid dimensional errors or uneven finishes. They also handle custom-made production according to customer requests and production management on mass-production lines.
Future Outlook
Demand for custom-made furniture and high-end wooden furniture remains strong in the domestic market, with stable needs for products leveraging artisan skills, while competition with inexpensive imported furniture continues. Sustainable wood use and improved design will determine market value.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract manufacturing / Factory employment / Self-employed individual workshop / Woodworking workshop
Career Path
Apprentice furniture craftsman → Dresser manufacturing worker → Woodworking craftsman leader → Workshop manager → Independent craftsman
Required Skills
Blueprint reading ability / Furniture joining techniques / Hand tools and power tools operation / Polishing and painting finishing / Wood measurement and cutting techniques
Recommended Skills
CAD operation (furniture design) / Furniture restoration / Knowledge of wood properties / Painting techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine finishing and dimensional accuracy determine product quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create highly decorative designs and original specifications. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as wood processing and assembly. |
Related Qualifications
- Furniture Making Skills Proficiency (Grade 1・2)
Aliases
- Dresser Manufacturing Worker
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