Railway Vehicle Body Repair Worker
てつどうしゃりょうしゃたいしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that inspects, repairs, and replaces body parts such as exterior panels and underframes of railway vehicles to support safe operation.
Description
Railway vehicle body repair workers specialize in inspecting and repairing structural components of railway vehicles, such as exterior panels, underframes, roofs, and floorboards. They identify damaged areas through on-site inspections, perform repairs and assembly using metal processing and welding, rust removal and anti-corrosion treatment, and parts replacement. They work with high precision based on drawings and manufacturing manuals, and confirm quality through non-destructive testing and visual inspections. Handling heavy objects with cranes indoors or outdoors requires a high level of safety awareness and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to countermeasures against aging railways and increasing train operations, while efficiency improves with the introduction of automation and remote inspection technologies.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant apprentice → Body Repair Worker → Group leader/Leader → Factory supervisor → Maintenance department manager
Required Skills
Blueprint reading / Crane slinging operations / Metal processing (cutting and bending) / Non-destructive testing / Welding
Recommended Skills
CAD / Quality control techniques (QC Seven Tools) / Reading English technical documents / Rust prevention technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to avoid missing minute cracks or corrosion. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy objects and extensive outdoor work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work is based on manuals and drawings, there is little spontaneous idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily involves checking measurement values rather than complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Work Supervisor (Skill Training)
- Gas Welding Skill Training
Aliases
- Body Repair Worker
- Railway Vehicle Maintenance Worker
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