Material shaver (wooden furniture manufacturing)
ざいりょうさくこう（もくせいかぐせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that cuts and shapes lumber into parts for wooden furniture.
Description
Material shaver (wooden furniture manufacturing) is an occupation that cuts and processes frames and parts of wooden furniture according to blueprints or design drawings. Using tools such as saws, electric planes, and sandpaper, it creates parts with high dimensional accuracy. It also handles joint shaping, surface polishing, and pre-painting surface preparation as needed, undertaking important processes that affect product quality. Work is mostly in factories or workshops, requiring efficient work layouts and safety management suited to product lines.
Future Outlook
While Japan's domestic wooden furniture market is affected by inexpensive imported furniture, demand for high-end and custom furniture remains stable. In the future, the adoption of CNC and automation technologies will advance, requiring workers who possess both traditional handcrafting skills and advanced machine operation abilities.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time / Manufacturing contract / Shift / Workshop work
Career Path
Apprentice craftsman → Material shaver → Woodworker → Leader → Factory manager or foreman → Independent or self-employed
Required Skills
Blueprint reading and dimension measurement / Plane operation / Sandpaper polishing / Surface finishing technique / Wood joining technique / Woodworking tool operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM operation / NC machine tool operation / Painting and coating technique / Safety management knowledge / Wood properties knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy lumber and prolonged standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- Wood processing technician (grade 3 or higher)
Aliases
- Carpenter
- Furniture carpenter
- Wood processing worker
Related Jobs
- Furniture design and drafting
- Wood product assembler
- Woodworking finisher