Putty Finisher (Wood Base Finishing)
ぱてしょりこう（きじしあげ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who fills scratches and unevenness on the surface of wooden products with putty and polishes to create a smooth base.
Description
The Putty Finisher (Wood Base Finishing) is a specialist who repairs scratches and unevenness on the surfaces of furniture and wooden parts with putty material, creating a smooth base through machine polishing or hand sanding. The process repeats from mixing the putty material, applying it, to polishing after drying, requiring fine finishing tailored to the wood grain and shape. Work involves using machine tools such as sanders and grinders, demanding high attention to detail and manual dexterity. Proper base preparation determines painting quality and affects uniformity and durability. In the work environment, masks and ventilation are essential for dust control, and safety management is crucial. With experience, one can supervise the entire process as a chief or quality control role, and eventually aim for independence or starting a business.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for furniture and interior renovations, demand for surface preparation technicians is expected to remain stable or gradually increase. Although mechanization is progressing, precise hand-finishing techniques are still required.
Personality Traits
Careful and Cautious / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Agency Worker / Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-Time Employee / On-Site Work / Self-Employed / Shift
Career Path
Apprentice Putty Finisher → Putty Finisher → Chief/Leader → Quality Control Role → Independence/Starting Business (Coating Workshop, etc.)
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement / Putty Application / Sanding Technique / Surface Preparation / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Paint Knowledge / Painting Basics / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires not overlooking small scratches or unevenness and performing precise surface preparation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because accuracy in manual work is emphasized more than advanced analysis or logical reasoning. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple calculations for dimension checks, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Putty Worker
- Wood Base Finisher
Related Jobs
- Finisher
- Painter
- Polisher (Surface Polisher)
- Woodworker