Transport Equipment Maintenance and Repair Workers (Excluding Automobiles)
ゆそうようきかいきぐせいび・しゅうりこう（じどうしゃをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job involving maintenance, repair, and inspection of transport equipment (trucks, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) excluding automobiles.
Description
Transport equipment maintenance and repair workers (excluding automobiles) handle fault diagnosis and repair of engines, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and mechanical structures for transport equipment such as trucks, buses, ships, and aircraft excluding automobiles. They use measuring instruments and specialized tools for disassembly and assembly, replace worn parts, perform adjustments, and conduct durability tests. They also engage in preventive maintenance tasks such as periodic inspections, oil changes, various lubrication work, and performance checks. They comply with safety standards and environmental regulations, prepare work reports, negotiate with customers, and order parts.
Future Outlook
With the spread of predictive maintenance technology using IoT and AI, demand for maintenance workers with advanced data analysis skills is expected to increase. Adaptation to electrification and decarbonization is also required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Supportive of the team
Work Style
Business Trips / Factory Work / On-site Stationed / Overtime / Shift Work
Career Path
Maintenance Assistant → Fully Qualified Maintenance Worker → Leader/Supervisor → Factory Manager/Section Chief → Technical Consultant
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Mechanical Disassembly and Assembly Skills / Use of Measuring Instruments / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of IoT Automation Equipment / Foreign Language Reading Ability / Maintenance Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss minor defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for handling heavy machinery and parts. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to identify fault causes and devise repair methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because repairs follow prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because practical work is the focus rather than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Boiler Engineer
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- Hazardous Materials Handler
- Machine Maintenance Skills Certification
Aliases
- Transport Equipment Maintenance Engineer
- Transport Machinery Mechanic
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