Bathtub maker (wooden)
よくそうせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that produces wooden bathtubs from timber selection through processing, assembly, and finishing. Uses woods like hinoki to manufacture bathtubs with durability and beauty.
Description
The wooden bathtub maker primarily selects woods such as hinoki or sakura, and manufactures wooden bathtubs through processes including cutting, planing, assembly, joining, waterproofing, and anti-corrosion treatment. This profession combines traditional handcraft techniques with modern mechanical processing in recent years to create high-quality, durable products. It requires an eye for discerning wood properties, precise processing skills, waterproofing of joints, and finishing through polishing.
Future Outlook
High-end wooden bathtubs have steady demand in niche markets, while advances in automation and mechanization may lead to a reevaluation of the value of skilled manual professions.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Independent workshop / OEM manufacturing
Career Path
Woodworker apprentice → Wood product manufacturing worker → Chief craftsman → Workshop manager
Required Skills
Anti-corrosion waterproofing technology / Hand tools and woodworking machine operation / Polishing finishing technology / Wood processing technology
Recommended Skills
CAD (woodworking drawings) / Quality control / Traditional woodworking technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise wood processing and elimination of gaps in joints are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is necessary to transport and process heavy timber. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it does not require advanced mathematical analysis. |
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