Door Installation Repair Worker (Railway Vehicle Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Assembles doors for railway vehicles, installs, adjusts, and repairs them to ensure safe and proper opening and closing mechanisms. A manufacturing maintenance occupation.
Description
Door Installation Repair Workers (Railway Vehicle Manufacturing) are specialists in manufacturing lines or modification and maintenance factories who assemble railway vehicle doors, install them on the car body, and then adjust, inspect, and repair the opening and closing mechanisms. They read technical drawings, use torque wrenches and measuring instruments to check the condition of hinges and gas springs, and apply sealing and lubricants. When failures or defects occur, they identify the cause, perform parts replacement or fine adjustments as preventive measures, and repeat operational tests until safety standards are met. Much of the work involves team-based line operations, collaborating with quality control and process management.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to railway vehicle renewals and new introductions. Even as automation and robotization advance, the need for skilled maintenance technicians continues.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Mechanic → Senior Door Maintenance Worker → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader → Production Manager
Required Skills
Manual and Power Tool Operation / Mechanical Drawing Reading / Mechanism Understanding / Torque Wrench Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Basic Welding / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because misalignment in the installation position of fine parts can affect operational safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy door parts and prolonged standing work are involved. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify the cause of door malfunctions and repair them is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination across multiple processes is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of work based on fixed procedures, with little need for novel idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Car Body Assembler
- Mechanical Inspector
- Welder