Shipbuilding Ironworker
ぞうせんぎょうてっこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job at shipyards involving cutting, forming, assembling, and welding steel structural components of ship hulls.
Description
Shipbuilding ironworkers work on shipyard production lines, cutting, bending, and drilling steel materials such as hull frames, decks, and reinforcing members based on blueprints, then assembling and joining them using arc welding or semi-automatic welding machines. They hoist heavy components using large cranes and slinging operations, perform temporary assembly with bolt fastening or riveting, followed by final welding and finishing grinding. Work often involves high places and confined spaces, requiring knowledge of safety management and quality inspection.
Future Outlook
Demand fluctuates with shipbuilding industry conditions but remains stable due to needs for special hulls like LNG carriers and large passenger ships. Integration of skilled craftsmanship with ICT technologies will be key amid robotization and automation advancements.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Accurate / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Ironworker → Ironworker/Welder → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Technical Role (Design/Quality Control)
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Bolt Fastening / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Dimension Measurement and Adjustment / Press Processing / Steel Processing Technology / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (2D) / English Blueprint Reading / Non-Destructive Testing Basics / Welding Robot Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because millimeter-level precision is required in cutting and assembly. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential for handling heavy steel materials and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people need to cooperate in handling large components. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with little need for innovation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is minimal, limited to measurement-level calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Training
- Crane Operator License
- Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Work Special Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Hull Welder
- Shipbuilding Fabricator
- Shipbuilding Ironworker
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