Timberman
しちゅういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that installs wooden or steel props inside tunnels to prevent ground collapse and handles safety management tasks.
Description
The timberman transports, processes, and installs wooden or steel props as shoring to prevent ground collapse in mine shafts and tunnels such as mines. They handle everything from material transport to placement, wedging, and fixture securing with metal fittings, and also conduct regular inspections and repairs after installation to maintain safety inside the tunnels. The work often involves confined and dark spaces as well as handling heavy objects, requiring high physical strength and safety awareness.
Future Outlook
Due to the shrinking domestic mining industry, domestic job openings are on a decreasing trend, but demand for shoring technology is expected to continue due to strengthened safety regulations and infrastructure construction.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Permanent Employment / Shift Work / Team System / Underground Work
Career Path
Timberman → Mining Worker → Underground Work Leader → Mining Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation (Forklift) / Safety Management Knowledge / Shoring Installation / Wood Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
Gas Analyzer Operation / Rescue and First Aid / Rope Work / Surveying Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the position and angle of prop installation directly relate to safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because heavy materials need to be transported and installed. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work must continue in confined spaces and under heavy labor conditions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because props are installed in collaboration with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work mainly follows standard procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standard shoring procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
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