Steel Body Assembler (Railway Vehicle)
こうたいくみたてこう（てつどうしゃりょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technician who assembles steel body parts of railway vehicles using welding and fastening based on blueprints to construct the vehicle frame.
Description
Railway vehicle steel body assemblers combine steel plates, shaped steel, and steel parts based on blueprints, and assemble vehicle frames (such as chassis and side frames) using techniques like arc welding, gas welding, bolt fastening, and riveting. In the work process, they perform dimensional measurements and distortion control to ensure safety and strength. The work is carried out on assembly lines or cell production lines in factories, requiring coordinated work with multiple people and crane operations. It involves a lot of high-temperature and heavy work, requiring awareness of quality control and safety management.
Future Outlook
While rationalization and automation technologies are advancing in railway vehicle manufacturing, the demand for skilled workers with advanced welding skills and quality control abilities remains high.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time or Contract Employee / Indoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Skilled Worker → Steel Body Assembler → Leader/Foreman → Quality Control Staff → Production Control → Process Design
Required Skills
Bolt and Nut Fastening / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Dimensional Measurement (Calipers, Micrometers) / Distortion Management / Riveting / Technical Drawing Reading / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading (2D) / Quality Control Basics / Safety Management / Welding Robot Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors and distortions directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy steel plates and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with multiple people on the assembly line and proceed with work efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is relatively low because standardized procedures are followed. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Skills Training
- Crane Operation Skills Training
- Gas Welding Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Car Body Assembler
- Railway Car Body Assembler
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