Western Furniture Manufacturer (Wooden)
ようかぐせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Skilled worker who handles processing of wooden parts for Western furniture, from assembly, polishing, and painting.
Description
Western furniture manufacturer (wooden) is a specialist job that manufactures European-style furniture such as tables, chairs, and cabinets. Responsible for a series of processes including lumber selection, cutting, shaping, gluing, assembly, polishing, and painting, pursuing precise dimension management according to drawings and high-quality finishes. In recent years, also required to handle CAD drafting and environmentally considerate painting techniques.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for custom-made furniture, demand for skilled craftsmen is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, inheriting advanced handcrafting techniques is a challenge amid advancing automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Factory Employment / Self-employed Individual Workshop
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Western Furniture Manufacturer → Line Leader / Foreman → Factory Manager / Manager → Independent / Workshop Owner
Required Skills
Adhesive Assembly Techniques / Blueprint Reading / Painting and Finishing Techniques / Polishing and Finishing Techniques / Wood Cutting and Forming
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise dimension control is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy lumber and prolonged standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Test (Wood Processing Product Manufacturing)
Aliases
- Furniture Craftsman
- Wooden Western Furniture Artisan
- Woodworking Furniture Manufacturer
Related Jobs
- Furniture Designer
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- Japanese Furniture Manufacturer
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