Town Carpenter
まちだいく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who primarily constructs frameworks for wooden houses using traditional hand-notching and post-and-beam methods.
Description
Town carpenters primarily construct building frameworks for wooden houses using traditional post-and-beam methods. They handle everything on site from marking out to notching, assembling and installing members, operating hand tools such as chisels and saws, as well as power tools. They develop construction plans based on architectural drawings, ensure precision in mortise-tenon joints and fittings, and carry out work safely. On site, they collaborate with other craftsmen and carpenter apprentices, and are also involved in assembling temporary scaffolding, material management, and process management. They flexibly adapt to changes in weather and site conditions, taking on the role of completing high-quality wooden architecture.
Future Outlook
Stable demand for wooden houses and expansion of the renovation market suggest steady demand. Craftsmen with knowledge of traditional methods and high-performance timber structures have high market value.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and skilled in detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Construction Firm Employment / Direct to Site and Home / Self-Employed Sole Proprietor / Site-Based
Career Path
Apprentice Carpenter → Craftsman (Independent) → Master Carpenter → Construction Firm Management → Architectural Construction Management Technician
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement and Marking Out / Joint Work / Notching / Reading Architectural Drawings / Use of Carpenter's Tools
Recommended Skills
CAD (2D) / Material Management / Safety and Health Management / Scaffolding Installation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Ability to cope with changes in weather and site conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to minimize errors in dimensions and assemblies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical endurance is required to withstand long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning construction processes and material procurement is essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because flexible responses to unforeseen site situations are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Carpenter Craftsman (1st and 2nd Grade)
- Timber Architect
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