Joinery Painter (Wooden)
たてぐとそうこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who applies paint to wooden doors, window frames, furniture parts, and other joinery for protection and aesthetic enhancement.
Description
Joinery Painters (Wooden) perform surface preparation (sanding and putty filling) on wooden doors, window frames, sliding doors, and other joinery used in homes and commercial facilities, then apply coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. They select procedures suited to the paint type and wood properties, form uniform coatings, and repeat drying and polishing to achieve high-quality finishes. Work includes not only on-site applications but also batch processing in factories or workshops, requiring knowledge of safety management and handling eco-friendly paints.
Future Outlook
Demand for specialists providing high-quality finishes remains stable amid expansion in the wooden housing and commercial facility remodeling market, with increasing opportunities to learn new technologies due to the spread of eco-friendly paints.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Work / Day Shifts / Direct Site Commute/Return Possible / Self-Employed Freelancer
Career Path
Apprentice Painter → Painter Artisan → Skilled Worker Level Acquisition → Site Supervisor → Independence and Opening
Required Skills
Paint Coating Knowledge / Painting Techniques / Safety and Health Management (Organic Solvent Handling) / Spray Gun Operation / Surface Preparation
Recommended Skills
Color Certification / Drying Management / Wood Characteristics Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires detecting minute scratches and unevenness without missing them to achieve highly precise finishes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves carrying heavy items, prolonged standing, and frequent repetitive motions. |
Related Qualifications
- Architectural Finishing Technician
- Dangerous Goods Handler (Class B)
- Organic Solvent Supervisor
Aliases
- Joinery Finishing Artisan
- Wooden Joinery Painter
Related Jobs
- Furniture Painter
- Painter (Buildings)
- Woodworker