Woodworking Technician
もっこうぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technician who cuts and shapes wood to manufacture and repair wooden products such as furniture, fixtures, and interior materials. Uses hand tools, power tools, and machines for processing, and handles up to finishing.
Description
Woodworking technicians understand the properties and structure of wood, using hand tools, power tools, CNC machines, etc., to perform cutting, shaping, assembly, and finishing. They read design drawings and dimension drawings, select joining methods and finishing methods to complete products. They also handle wood grain selection, polishing, painting, and coating processes to ensure product quality and durability. They work in mass production sites to custom workshops, suited to the scale and product types. In recent years, CNC machining and CAD/CAM technology skills are also required.
Future Outlook
The fusion of traditional woodworking techniques and digital processing technologies (CNC and CAD/CAM) is advancing, with stable demand for skilled technicians. Shortage of young talent is a challenge, requiring skill inheritance and enriched education systems.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous hands, good at fine work / High spatial recognition / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Employment / Full-Time Employee / Self-Employed / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Woodworking Apprentice → Woodworking Technician → Group Leader → Quality Control → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Hand and Power Tool Operation / Wood Cutting and Shaping Skills / Woodworking Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / CNC Machining / Knowledge of Adhesives and Finishing Materials / Painting Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Proficiency Test Woodworking Category Level 2
- National Skills Proficiency Test Woodworking Category Level 3
Aliases
- Furniture Craftsman
- Woodworker
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- Carpenter
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