Lumber Processing Technician (excluding development engineers)
せいざいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job that processes logs using sawmill machinery to manufacture and quality-control raw materials for wood products such as boards and square timbers.
Description
Lumber processing technicians process incoming logs into boards and square timbers using sawmill machines such as band sawmills and band saws, while checking for wood warping or knots and sorting by grade. They also replace and adjust machine blades, perform daily inspections and maintenance, and maintain safety and quality standards. They manage processing steps based on production plans and collaborate with drying processes or post-processing departments as needed to achieve efficient production.
Future Outlook
While stable wood supply is demanded due to housing and furniture needs, the demand for personnel with high skills and safety management abilities is expected to increase with the progress of mechanization and automation.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / High safety awareness
Work Style
Career Path
Sawmill Operator → Section Chief / Team Leader → Factory Manager (Wood Manufacturing) → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Staff
Required Skills
Compliance with Safety Procedures / Daily Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Sawmill Machine Operation / Wood Quality Assessment
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Wood Drying Knowledge / Wood Selection and Evaluation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking minor wood defects directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires long hours of standing work and handling heavy lumber. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processing steps are standardized and there is little need for idea generation. |
Aliases
- Sawmill Worker
- Wood Manufacturing Technician
- Wood Processing Technician
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