Ship Material Cutting Machinist (Wooden Ship Manufacturing)
せんざいせっさくかこうこう（もくせんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In wooden ship manufacturing, this occupation processes timber for ship hull parts using cutting machines and hand tools to shape them into specified dimensions and forms.
Description
The ship material cutting machinist (wooden ship manufacturing) is an occupation that cuts timber to specified shapes and dimensions to produce parts constituting the ship hull. Uses machine tools such as band saws, planers, and routers, as well as hand tools like planes and chisels for processing. Based on drawings, performs dimensional inspections, finishing of curved sections, and adjustments to joint surfaces, requiring processing techniques that account for wood grain and moisture content. Completed parts are handed over to ship carpenters or assembly workers.
Future Outlook
Wooden ship manufacturing has strong traditional craft elements and occupies a niche position amid the mechanization and scaling of the shipbuilding industry. While there is steady demand from tourist ships and traditional preservation projects, the aging of skilled craftsmen is advancing, making successor training and partial automation of operations key future challenges.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with Hands and Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Dispatched Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee
Career Path
Apprentice Processing Worker → Ship Material Cutting Machinist → Veteran Processing Worker → Site Leader/Group Leader → Ship Carpenter/Shipbuilding Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Dimensional Inspection / Hand Tool Operation / Surface Finishing / Wood Cutting Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Moisture Content Management / NC Machine Tool Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Understanding Wood Properties
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional accuracy and aesthetic finish are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy timber. |
Related Qualifications
- Wood Processing Skills Certification (Grade 1)
- Wood Processing Skills Certification (Grade 2)
Related Jobs
- Ship Carpenter
- Wood Product Manufacturing Worker
- Woodworking Machine Operator