Chair Manufacturer (Wooden)
いすせいぞうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that designs, processes, and assembles chairs using wood, handling everything up to surface finishing and painting.
Description
Wooden chair manufacturers start with wood selection and drying, then handle drafting and CAD design, cutting and shaping, joining, polishing, and painting in a series of processes. They use woodworking machines and hand tools to process parts, assemble while ensuring strength and dimensional accuracy. Finishing involves sanding the surface, painting, and waxing, followed by quality inspection before shipment. They may also handle custom-made products, repairs, and maintenance.
Future Outlook
The wooden furniture market remains stable due to demand for high-end products and custom-made items. Amid competition from automation and imported furniture, skilled artisans with technical expertise and design proposal abilities are expected to continue being in demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Self-employed / Woodworking Workshop
Career Path
Apprentice Woodworker → Chair Manufacturer → Team Leader → Quality Control → Manufacturing Manager → Independent/Self-employed
Required Skills
Drafting and Blueprint Reading / Painting Finishing Technology / Sanding Technology / Wood Processing Technology / Woodworking Joining Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation (Furniture Design) / CNC Machine Operation / Quality Control / Safety and Health Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and surface finishing directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the need for physical strength to handle heavy wood and prolonged standing work. |
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