Woodworking Machine Maintenance Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who supports stable production line operation through inspection, adjustment, and repair of woodworking machines.
Description
Woodworking machine maintenance workers perform regular inspections, fault diagnosis, parts replacement, and fine adjustments on various woodworking machines (such as circular saw benches, woodworking band saws, NC routers, etc.) used in furniture and building materials manufacturing, maintaining stable production equipment operation. They also handle detection of abnormal vibrations or noises, lubrication tasks, simple electrical circuit repairs, and maintenance record creation. With advancing automation and IoT adoption, skills in data-driven predictive maintenance and remote monitoring are also required.
Future Outlook
With advancing automation and IoT in the woodworking industry, demand for maintenance workers skilled in predictive maintenance and data analysis is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Curious and Inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Maintenance Assistant → Woodworking Machine Maintenance Worker → Senior Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Leader → Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Reading Mechanical Drawings / Tool Usage / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Basic PLC Control Knowledge / CAD Operation / Reading English Technical Documents / Wood Processing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise part adjustments and detection of minute abnormalities are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves replacing heavy parts and long hours of standing work. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify causes of machine troubles and devise repair methods is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus rather than design ideation. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician Grade 2
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician Grade 3
Aliases
- Woodworking Machine Maintenance Engineer
- Woodworking Machine Maintenance Technician
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