Charcoal Burner Worker
すみやきさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A profession that carbonizes wood to produce charcoal. Handles the entire process including installation and management of charcoal kilns, fire adjustment, charcoal extraction, and cooling.
Description
Charcoal burner workers load felled timber into kilns and ignite fires to perform the carbonization process. The work is conducted outdoors, requiring long hours of observing the kiln's temperature and smoke conditions while adjusting the fire. Once carbonization is complete, the kiln is sealed and cooled, then the charcoal is extracted, sorted, and packaged. They inherit traditional techniques while also being required to have skills in safety management and efficiency improvements. It involves heavy labor in high-temperature, humid, and dusty environments, demanding physical strength and attention.
Future Outlook
There is a serious shortage of workers, and demand is expected from the perspectives of inheriting traditional techniques, regional revitalization, and environmental conservation.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Physically Strong
Work Style
Mobile Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Employment / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Charcoal Burner Worker → Charcoal Burner Worker → Charcoal Production Manager → Forestry Technician
Required Skills
Charcoal Burning / Fire Control Adjustment / Kiln Temperature Management / Safety Management / Wood Splitting Work
Recommended Skills
Basic Forestry Knowledge / Environmental Conservation Knowledge / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for kiln temperature management and fine fire adjustments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of heavy labor and work in high temperatures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to act calmly even under high temperatures and long hours of work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Fire control adjustment is the main task, requiring low creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Relies more on experience and intuition than on quantity management. |
Aliases
- Charcoal Burner
- Charcoal Burner Artisan
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- Charcoal Production Technician
- Forestry Worker
- Wood Processing Worker