Scaffolding Worker

とびさぎょういん

Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

Construction worker who assembles and dismantles scaffolding at heights, transports materials, and supports the safety and work efficiency of construction sites.

Description

Scaffolding workers primarily assemble and dismantle scaffolding at construction sites, while also handling material transport, positioning, and support tasks. Much of the work involves heights, requiring reliable operations using safety harnesses and rope work. They collaborate as a team to quickly and accurately build scaffolding, preparing the work environment for other workers. With accumulated experience and improved skills, they may take on roles such as foreman or master, managing sites and training juniors.

Future Outlook

Stable job openings are expected due to demand from public works and private construction. With advancing safety management and challenges in skill succession, the focus will be on training skilled workers and coexistence with foreign laborers.

Personality Traits

Good teamwork / High physical ability / High safety awareness

Work Style

Artisan Group / Daily Employment / Permanent Employment / Subcontracting

Career Path

見習い鳶 → 鳶職人 → 親方・職長 → 施工管理技士 → 独立・起業

Required Skills

Architectural Drawing Reading / Rope Work / Scaffolding Assembly Skills / Steel Structure Assembly Assistance

Recommended Skills

CAD Basics / Forklift Operation Skills / Slinging Skills / Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Need to respond to changes in weather and site conditions.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Even minor installation errors can lead to serious accidents.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Requires physical strength to handle heavy materials and endure long hours at heights.
Stress Tolerance Need to work calmly even under tension from high-altitude operations.
Collaboration & Teamwork Coordination is essential as scaffolding is assembled by multiple people.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Compliance with procedures is emphasized over creative thinking.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Focuses on simple dimension reading rather than complex calculations.

Related Qualifications

  • Foreman/Safety and Health Officer Training
  • Scaffolding Assembly Work Supervisor

Aliases

  • Rigger
  • Scaffolder

Related Jobs

  • Crane Operator
  • Scaffolder
  • Steel Structure Assembler

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