Shipbuilding Fitting Ironworker
ぞうせんとりつけてっこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cutting, processing, assembling, and installing steel materials used for ship hulls and structures at shipyards.
Description
Shipbuilding fitting ironworkers at shipyards cut, drill holes in, and bend steel plates and shaped steel according to drawing instructions, perform bolt fastening, temporary tacking, and welding preparation, then use cranes or derricks to install them into the ship structure. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including at heights and in confined spaces. Operations are conducted in collaboration with multiple tradespeople, making safety management and quality assurance crucial.
Future Outlook
Domestic shipbuilding industry has demand centered on high-value-added ships, and demand for skilled technicians is expected to remain at a certain level. Succession of skills and adaptation to digital shipbuilding are future challenges.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Indoor and Outdoor Work / Project-based / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Ironworker → Shipbuilding Fitting Ironworker → Team Leader/Foreman → Safety and Health Officer → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Bolt Fastening / Crane Signaling Operation / Drilling / Steel Cutting
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Basic CAD Operation / Safety Management Knowledge / Welding Preprocessing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small errors can affect the safety of the ship hull. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy steel materials and long hours of standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | High cooperativeness is required as work is performed in collaboration with multiple tradespeople. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves a lot of routine work, and original idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work content mostly follows instructions, with little independent planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Skills Training
- Foreman Education
- Overhead Crane Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Ship Fitting Ironworker
- Shipbuilding Ironworker
Related Jobs
- Ironworker
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Shipbuilding Welder