Scallop Hole Driller Worker
ほたてがいあなあけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
Worker who specializes in drilling holes in scallop shells, attaching seedlings, and mounting them on aquaculture equipment.
Description
Scallop Hole Driller Workers use specialized tools to drill holes at appropriate positions in scallop shells and perform preparatory work to attach seedlings (juvenile shellfish). The work is done manually or with semi-automatic machines on offshore platforms or land-based processing facilities. After drilling, they attach hanging gear such as strings or nets and hand over to the aquaculture farm manager. The work involves a lot of wet and manual labor, requiring physical strength and precise manual dexterity.
Future Outlook
While automation technology is advancing amid a worsening labor shortage, demand for skilled scallop hole driller workers will remain. The ability to respond to environmental changes and acquire mechanization skills will become increasingly important in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Offshore work / Outdoor work / Seasonal / Tidal shift
Career Path
Apprentice worker → Scallop Hole Driller Worker → Line leader → Aquaculture farm manager → Aquaculture technician
Required Skills
Handling juvenile shellfish / Hole drilling with drill / Tool maintenance / Waterside safety
Recommended Skills
Basic PC operation / Basic knowledge of aquaculture / Small vessel operator license / Use of waterproof and cold-proof equipment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to quickly adapt to changes in weather and offshore work environment. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in hole position or depth affect growth. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours at sea and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine and requires little creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic measurements are needed, but advanced numerical analysis is not. |
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