Wooden Box Manufacturing Worker
もくばこせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes timber to design and manufacture wooden boxes for packaging and storage.
Description
Wooden box manufacturing workers cut timber to appropriate dimensions and shape them into boxes using assembly, gluing, nailing, screwing, etc. Based on drawings and blueprints, they select appropriate lumber, perform polishing, waterproofing, and insect-proofing treatments, and complete durable products. As packaging materials for agricultural products, industrial products, musical instruments, and a wide range of applications, quality control and safety and health management are required.
Future Outlook
Demand for packaging materials remains stable, but advances in automation and mechanization require higher technical skills. Meanwhile, domestic production is declining, increasing the need for craftsmen with enhanced expertise.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Wooden box manufacturing apprentice → Wooden Box Manufacturing Worker → Site leader → Factory manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Gluing and Assembly Technique / Polishing and Finishing Technique / Wood Processing
Recommended Skills
CAD Design / Quality Control / Safety and Health Management / Woodworking Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions or finishing directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy timber and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows existing methods, with little generation of new ideas. |
Aliases
- Wooden Box Craftsman
- Wooden Box Manufacturing Craftsman
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