Wooden Box Maker
いたばこせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that cuts and processes wooden planks, assembles them, and manufactures wooden boxes for shipping.
Description
Wooden box makers use wooden planks to process, assemble, and finish packing boxes (wooden crates). The work processes range from dimension measurement and marking, cutting with handsaws or machines, chamfering, assembly using adhesives or nails, finishing such as sanding and painting, to final inspection. Blueprint reading skills and precise workmanship are required, and ensuring the strength and dimensional accuracy of products is crucial. Teamwork in the factory is fundamental, and knowledge of efficient process management and occupational safety and health is also necessary.
Future Outlook
Due to environmental considerations and trends toward plastic reduction, demand for wooden packing materials is expected to remain stable. While mechanization and automation advance, the importance of detailed manual labor and skilled techniques is also expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Wooden Box Maker Apprentice → Wooden Box Maker → Group Leader/Leader → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Assembly Technology / Blueprint Reading and Dimension Measurement / Wood Processing Technology / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading (2D) / Forklift Operation Skills Training / Painting Finishing Technology / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Dimensional accuracy is required to assemble without gaps |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy planks and prolonged standing work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows specified standards |
Aliases
- Wooden Box Manufacturing Worker
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