Wooden Tray Finisher
ぼんしあげこう（もくせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves finishing processes such as polishing, painting, and varnishing on wooden trays, furniture parts, and other products to enhance their aesthetics and durability.
Description
The Wooden Tray Finisher performs manual and mechanical polishing on wooden trays, trays, furniture parts, and other products, and applies surface coatings such as paint, varnish, and lacquer to complete the products. Based on work instructions, they ensure uniform coating thickness and even polishing finishes, while paying attention to humidity and temperature control in the work environment and safety and hygiene. In quality inspections, they check for surface irregularities, scratches, and coating finishes, and make necessary touch-ups. This is a specialized technical occupation required not only in factory line work but also in sites producing traditional crafts.
Future Outlook
While automation advances due to changes in demand for wood products and traditional crafts, skilled manual precision finishing techniques will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Finishing Worker Assistant → Tray Finisher → Leader → Quality Control Technician → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Painting and Coating Skills / Polishing Skills / Surface Treatment Agent Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Color Sense / Drying Management / Quality Control (Appearance Inspection)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required to not miss minute unevenness or scratches on the surface. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of polishing and painting work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because complex logical thinking is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced calculations are hardly needed. |
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