Steamer Manufacturing Worker
せいろせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Steamer manufacturing workers process bamboo or wood to manufacture cooking steamers (seiro).
Description
Steamer manufacturing workers handle the entire process from selecting raw bamboo or wood materials, to cutting, bending, assembly, adhesion, and finishing polishing. They combine traditional techniques with modern machine processing to ensure dimensional accuracy, strength, and durability while creating a beautiful appearance. Product quality control, inspection, humidity management suited to usage environments, and other tasks are also important. They perform detailed manual adjustments and design proposals, and accommodate custom-made orders to meet the needs of restaurants and markets.
Future Outlook
Due to the inheritance of Japanese food culture, demand from high-end restaurants, and expansion into souvenir markets, a stable niche market is expected.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has patience / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Steamer Manufacturing Craftsman → Factory Manager / Production Supervisor → Traditional Craftsman
Required Skills
Bamboo Processing / Hand Tool Operation / Handling Adhesives and Metal Fittings / Wood Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
Machine Processing Technology / Quality Control / Surface Finishing Technology / Traditional Craft Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for detailed wood processing and joining. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Since it is mainly manual work handling heavy materials, physical strength and endurance are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex numerical calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Traditional Craftsman
- Wood Processing Skills Technician
Aliases
- Bamboo Steamer Manufacturing Worker
Related Jobs
- Traditional Craftsman
- Wood Product Assembler
- Woodworker