Winch Repairer
まきあげきしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who inspects, maintains, and repairs industrial lifting equipment such as winches.
Description
Winch repair workers perform regular inspections, fault diagnosis, disassembly and maintenance, replacement of worn parts, brake adjustments, lubrication, etc., on winches (hoists) used in industrial settings to maintain safe and stable operation. Tasks include reading drawings and maintenance manuals, precise adjustments using torque wrenches and measuring instruments, working at heights, and working in confined spaces. They develop maintenance plans tailored to the specifications and usage conditions unique to each site and collaborate with teams and other departments to carry out the work.
Future Outlook
As the demand for maintenance and management of infrastructure and industrial machinery increases both domestically and internationally, the introduction of preventive maintenance and diagnostic technologies using IoT is progressing. Securing skilled technicians remains a challenge, and personnel with high skills will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct Commute Possible / Night Work / On-site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Field Engineer → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Department Head / Maintenance Manager → Equipment Maintenance Consultant
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Fault Diagnosis and Repair / Lubrication Management / Mechanical Disassembly and Assembly Skills / Safety Device Inspection and Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Aerial Work Platform Operation / Basic Electrical and Control Knowledge / English Technical Document Reading / Welding Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to identify the cause of failures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate work down to the smallest details is necessary to ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of work requiring physical strength, such as handling heavy parts and working at heights. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly resolve the causes of machine troubles is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, with little creative planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operation Training
- Machine Maintenance Skills Test (Grade 2/3)
Aliases
- Hoist Maintenance Worker
- Winch Repair Worker
Related Jobs
- Crane Maintenance Worker
- Industrial Machine Maintenance
- Lift Repair Worker
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