Timber Processing Worker
ぞうざいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A forestry technician who cuts felled timber to appropriate lengths and shapes it for easy transportation and processing.
Description
Timber Processing Workers process felled trees using chainsaws or hand tools for bucking, limbing, debarking, and other processes, shaping the timber into lengths and forms easy to transport. Work at felling sites is performed in coordination with heavy machinery and transport equipment, requiring safety management and efficient work planning. On-site judgment suited to forest terrain and weather conditions, as well as coordination in team operations, are important.
Future Outlook
Amidst an aging population and labor shortages, while mechanization and labor-saving technologies are advancing, the demand for skilled workers remains high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Mountainous Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal / Team Work
Career Path
Timber Processing Worker → Yarding Worker → Forestry Machinery Operator → Forestry Engineer → Forestry Manager
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Felling Techniques / Hazard Prediction Activities / Use of Safety Equipment
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Forestry Machinery Operation (Forwarder, Harvester) / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in cutting lengths and safety checks directly relates to work quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of physical labor, such as handling heavy objects, are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to advance work safely in coordination with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | On-site judgment is necessary, but advanced analytical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Accuracy in routine tasks is valued more than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | On-site work skills are valued more than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Operator Safety and Health Training
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machinery Operator
- Logging Worker
- Yarding Worker