Lumber cutting worker (Sawmill)
せいざいきとりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job at sawmills that involves cutting and processing logs with machines to manufacture wood products such as boards and square timbers.
Description
Lumber cutting workers at sawmills receive logs (roundwood), operate sawmill machinery such as band saws and chipper saws to process them into boards and square timbers. They check the grain, moisture content, knot positions, etc., and determine cutting methods and sequences based on quality and intended use. After processing, they connect to drying and sorting processes, perform machine maintenance inspections and safety management, and maintain efficient and safe production.
Future Outlook
Although influenced by demand for housing and construction, stable job openings are expected due to increased demand for environmentally considerate resource management and high-value-added wood products. Automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, but manual quality control remains important.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Forklift / Heavy lifting / Indoor standing work / Outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Assistant worker (apprentice) → Lumber cutting worker → Group leader/Leader → Sawmill work supervisor → Factory manager
Required Skills
Dimension measurement / Safety and health knowledge / Sawmill machine operation / Wood grading
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation / Machine maintenance / Quality control / Wood drying
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately judge and manage the dimensions and quality of wood. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required because heavy lumber is handled. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation skills training
- Wood processing technician
Aliases
- Lumber trimmer
- Sawmill worker
Related Jobs
- Lumber drying worker
- Sawmill worker
- Wood processing worker
- Woodworking machine operator