Trumpet Assembler
とらんぺっとくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that precisely assembles trumpet parts, adjusts and inspects them, and finishes them as products.
Description
Trumpet assemblers assemble each part of the brass instrument trumpet (tubing, valves, mouthpiece, etc.) by hand or with special tools, finish them through polishing or soldering, inspect and adjust acoustics and operability, and complete the finished product. They confirm dimensions and tolerances based on drawings and manuals, and ensure part accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers. As proficiency increases, they also take on tasks such as proposing improvements to production lines, training new employees, and quality control.
Future Outlook
The high-end wind instrument market is stable, and since finishing by precise manual work is difficult to automate, demand for skilled technicians is expected to remain steadily stable. On the other hand, securing young talent is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Day Shift Factory Work / Manual Work / Small-Scale Production
Career Path
Skilled Assembler → Team Leader → Quality Inspector → Manufacturing Engineer → Site Manager
Required Skills
Basic Metal Processing Knowledge / Hand Tool Operation / Reading Drawings and Specifications / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Basic Acoustics Knowledge / Instrument Structure Knowledge / Polishing and Finishing Techniques / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail and accuracy are essential for precise assembly. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly individual work with little interpersonal coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Idea generation is limited as it is based on existing specifications. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Calculations and measurements are limited. |
Aliases
- Brass Instrument Assembler
- Wind Instrument Assembler
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