Metal Craftsman
きんぞくざいくし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans who process metal materials using techniques such as cutting, forming, welding, and polishing to create artworks, industrial parts, ornaments, etc.
Description
Metal craftsmen process metal materials based on drawings or designs to produce a wide range of products from functional parts to ornaments and traditional crafts. They employ diverse techniques such as forging, casting, cutting, engraving, polishing, plating, and heat treatment, pursuing beauty and precision in the finish. They work in personal workshops, manufacturing factories, or traditional craft production areas, and in recent years, cases of incorporating advanced technologies like CAD/CAM and 3D printing are increasing.
Future Outlook
While general metal processing will become mechanized due to advances in manufacturing automation, there will continue to be demand for skilled metal craftsmen in the fields of traditional crafts and high-value-added ornaments. Market value is high when combined with CAD/CAM and new material technologies.
Personality Traits
Creative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory employment / Self-employed freelancer / Traditional crafts / Workshop employment
Career Path
Apprentice craftsman → Metal craftsman → Workshop owner or self-employed → Skilled worker instructor → Designer or artist
Required Skills
Blueprint reading / Engraving technology / Metal processing technology / Polishing finishing technology
Recommended Skills
3D printing / CAD/CAM operation / Materials engineering / Plating and surface treatment technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute scratches or shape deviations affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Original ideas are required for design and decoration. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for forging with a hammer and long hours of polishing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to adjust warping or distortion that occurs during processing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematics is hardly used. |
Related Qualifications
- Metal Processing Technician
Aliases
- Metal artisan
- Metalworker
Related Jobs
- Blacksmith
- Jeweler
- Metal Processing Technician
- Welder