Furniture Assembler (Wooden)
かぐくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that assembles parts of wooden furniture at factories or sites and finishes them into completed products.
Description
Furniture assemblers (wooden) receive pre-cut parts made of lumber or plywood, and perform assembly operations using hand tools, electric drivers, impact drivers, etc., based on assembly drawings. They secure parts with screws or adhesive and proceed with work under line production or cell production systems. After assembly, they inspect dimensions and finishes, and as needed, perform sanding or packing adjustments to complete the products. They may also handle the entire process up to packaging and shipping preparation.
Future Outlook
Furniture demand is stable both domestically and internationally, and particularly in the made-to-order production sector for high value-added products, demand for skilled workers is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / Good cooperativeness / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Site Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Process Manager → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Position
Required Skills
Assembly Drawing Reading / Hand Tool Operation / Parts Inspection / Power Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Furniture Structure Knowledge / Safety and Health Knowledge / Surface Finishing Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in dimensions or screw positions affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because complex logical thinking is relatively minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the focus and idea generation is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it only involves simple measurements and numerical checks. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Furniture Assembly Worker
- Wooden Furniture Assembler
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Furniture Finisher
- Furniture Painter
- Woodworking Material Processor