Boat Builder (Wooden Boat)
ぼーとせいぞうこう（もくせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Craftsman who processes wood based on wooden boat blueprints and handles everything from hull assembly to waterproofing processing and painting.
Description
Boat Builder (Wooden Boat) is a craftsman who selects, cuts, and shapes wood based on design blueprints, assembles the hull through steam bending, joint processing, and other techniques. Fills gaps with waterproof materials, applies paint and varnish finishes, and balances water resistance with aesthetics. Uses woodworking hand tools and power tools, requiring high-precision work. Works in ship workshops or small shipyards, in small-team operations or as independent sole proprietors.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of successors is intensifying, demand for traditional techniques and high-quality wooden boats remains strong, tending to increase the market value of craftsmen.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Skilled Craftsman → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Independent/Self-Employed
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Skills / Hand Tool and Power Tool Operation / Waterproof Painting Skills / Wood Processing Skills
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of Wood Properties / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management / Wood Steam Bending Processing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of fine wood finishing affects the boat's performance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and handling heavy timber. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Shipbuilding Skilled Worker
- Second-Class Shipbuilding Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Wooden Boat Builder
- Wooden Boat Carpenter
Related Jobs
- FRP Boat Builder
- Ship Carpenter
- Shipbuilder