Router Operator (Excluding Furniture and Fittings Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operates router machines to perform shaping, grooving, chamfering, and other cutting processes and finishing on wooden components. A technical occupation.
Description
Router operators (excluding furniture and fittings manufacturing) operate router machines to perform shaping, grooving, chamfering, and other cutting processes on wooden components. They read drawings, set tools and machining conditions to adjust the machine, and after processing, confirm dimensions and finish using measuring tools. They also handle maintenance tasks such as tool replacement and sharpening, machine cleaning, and maintenance inspections. Processed products are wooden components other than furniture and fittings, used in various products such as packaging materials and fixture parts.
Future Outlook
While advancements in automation and higher precision require the advancement of specialized skills, demand is stable, and skilled workers with digital control and programming knowledge are highly valued.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Dispatched Worker / Factory Work / Permanent Employee / Shift
Career Path
Woodwork Operator → Team Leader → Production Control → Quality Control Staff → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Measuring Tool Use / Router Operation / Safety Management / Tool Sharpening and Replacement
Recommended Skills
CAD / Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / NC Programming / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minute dimensional errors affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work based on drawings involves little creation of unique ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Wood Processing Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Woodworking Router Operator
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