Ropeway Assembler (Car Body)
ろーぷうぇいくみたてこう（しゃたい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that assembles ropeway car body parts and installs and adjusts them on site.
Description
Ropeway assemblers (car body) are specialists who assemble parts such as frames, panels, doors, and seats for cabins like gondolas or cabins, and attach and adjust them to aerial cables or support cables on site. Based on drawings, they perform member positioning and fastening, welding, bolt and nut tightening, and conduct mechanical adjustments and operation checks. Required abilities include safely operating heavy equipment such as cranes and forklifts, handling wire ropes, and performing high-altitude work. Much of the work is outdoors, affected by weather and terrain, requiring teamwork and keen attention.
Future Outlook
Demand exists for infrastructure updates and maintenance in tourist areas, with an expected ongoing shortage of skilled workers. Strengthened safety standards ensure stable demand for those with advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
On-Site Resident / Project-Based / Shift / Temporary Employee
Career Path
Machine Assembler → Ropeway Assembler (Car Body) → Site Work Supervisor → Safety Manager → Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Bolt and Nut Fastening Work / Crane Signal Gestures / Mechanical Drawing Reading / Welding / Wire Rope Handling
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / English Technical Document Reading / Non-Destructive Testing / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Site environments change frequently, requiring flexible responses to continue work safely. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety, it is necessary to strictly adhere to dimensions and tightening torques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves frequent carrying of heavy members and high-altitude work, requiring physical stamina. |
| Stress Tolerance | Pressure arises from high-altitude work and strict deadline adherence. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Work is progressed in collaboration with crane operators and other workers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Basically works based on instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Education
- Crane Operator (Floor-Operated)
- Slinging Skills Training
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