Railcar Assembler
でんしゃくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles the body, mechanical, and electrical parts of railway vehicles in a factory to complete them.
Description
Railcar assemblers assemble the body structure, underframe, mechanical devices, electrical wiring, etc., of railway vehicles in sequence on manufacturing lines or assembly factories, and handle quality inspections and test run adjustments. The work includes reading drawings, marking, welding, bolt and nut tightening, electrical component wiring, pre-painting surface preparation, and performance testing after completion. High accuracy using measuring instruments and specialized tools is required to ensure safety and quality, and work is carried out in teams within a mass production system.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to railway infrastructure development both domestically and internationally. However, as automation and robot introduction progresses, the value of skilled workers with advanced welding and adjustment skills increases.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Assembly Line Worker → Assembly Team Leader → Production Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Bolt and Nut Tightening Technique / Reading Drawings and Assembly Instructions / Use of Measuring Instruments (Calipers, Micrometer) / Welding (Arc/Gas)
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / Crane Operation and Slinging / Forklift Operation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate assembly of small parts and bolt tightening are important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of handling heavy parts and standing work for long hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to work in coordination on large-scale assembly lines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly following manuals rather than generating original ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is manual-based work with limited independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it involves working according to instructed procedures rather than planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Education
- Crane Operator (Under 5t)
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Gas Welding Operator
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Railway Vehicle Assembler
- Vehicle Assembler
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- Automobile Assembler
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