Mortise Hole Borer (Woodworking)
ぼぞあなあけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses drills or dedicated machines to accurately bore mortise holes in wood products.
Description
Mortise Hole Borer (Woodworking) is a specialist worker who drills holes in wood during the manufacturing process of furniture, fittings, wooden parts, etc. They set up and operate manual drills, boring machines, NC machines, etc., according to the dimensions and shapes specified in the drawings, and perform hole drilling. After processing, they conduct dimension inspections and deburring to ensure smooth progress in subsequent assembly and finishing processes. They also handle machine maintenance, tool replacement, and adjustment of processing conditions.
Future Outlook
While machine operation skills will become more advanced due to progress in automation and CNC, demand for manual skills to handle small-lot, multi-variety production will continue.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Worker → Mortise Hole Borer → Woodworking Processing Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading and Dimension Measurement / Boring Drill Operation / Measuring Tool Operation / Tool Replacement Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / CAD Drawing Understanding / NC Control Programming / Tool Grinding Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of hole position and depth directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because procedures are standardized and no advanced analysis is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows existing procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there are few major improvement suggestions based on one's own judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because only simple dimension checks are needed, and no advanced mathematical analysis is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning is small-scale as work is based on processing instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Wood Processing Technician (Level 3)
Aliases
- Mortise Hole Driller
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- Woodworking Finisher
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