Vehicle Maintenance Staff (Railway)
しゃりょうせいびがかり（てつどう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs on railway vehicles to support safe operation.
Description
Vehicle Maintenance Staff (Railway) perform inspections, repairs, and adjustments of mechanical and electrical equipment in railway vehicles, supporting safe and stable operation. They handle a wide range of tasks from daily inspections to periodic inspections, cause investigation and repair during failures, parts replacement, and overhaul. They maintain records based on inspection and maintenance plans, and are required to ensure quality control and compliance with safety standards. Affiliated with railway companies or maintenance workshops, they demonstrate advanced specialized knowledge and skills while collaborating in teams.
Future Outlook
Replacement of aging vehicles and maintenance needs will continue steadily. In the future, introduction of IoT and automation technologies will advance, increasingly requiring IT skills and data analysis abilities.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Night shift / Shift work / Vehicle depot work
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Technician → Chief Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Section Chief → Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment / Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment / Maintenance record creation / Measuring instrument operation
Recommended Skills
English (manual reading) / Maintenance management system operation / Welding technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is required to not miss minute parts or signs of wear. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to quickly identify failure causes and determine appropriate repairs and part replacements is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine procedure-based work, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little advanced quantitative analysis; mainly reading measurement values. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Railway Vehicle Inspection Technician
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Railway Vehicle Mechanic
- Vehicle Inspector
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