Lumber Worker
せいざいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that processes logs into lumber using machines or manual labor to produce wood products such as boards and square timbers.
Description
Lumber workers feed logs into sawmill machines (such as band saws and circular saws) and cut and process them to specified dimensions. They perform blade sharpening and replacement, machine maintenance and inspections, quality inspections and dimension measurements of sawn lumber, and manage the wood drying process. Work is performed in factories or outdoors, involving handling heavy objects and prolonged standing, requiring strict safety and health management and teamwork.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the promotion of domestic timber use and increasing demand for construction lumber, while advanced machine operation and maintenance skills are required due to advances in mechanization and automation.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Good team player / High concentration / Physically strong
Work Style
Factory work / Outdoor work / Overtime / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Lumber Worker Apprentice → Lumber Worker → Group leader / Line leader → Sawmill factory manager → Quality control staff → Equipment maintenance technician
Required Skills
Blade sharpening and replacement techniques / Quality inspection / Safety and health management / Use of measuring instruments / Wood processing machine operation
Recommended Skills
Crane and forklift operation / Sawmill machine maintenance and inspection / Wood drying equipment operation / Woodworking CAD
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in lumber dimensions directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy lumber. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of monotonous work and few opportunities for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator
- Forklift operator certification
- Timber processing technician
Aliases
- Sawmill operator
- Wood processing worker
Related Jobs
- Forestry worker
- Sawmill machine operator
- Wood drying worker
- Woodworking manufacturer