Dexterous hands and good at detailed work × Weaknesses: Physical Stamina & Endurance

Jobs Focusing on Intellectual Work with Less Physical Tasks

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer intellectual work or desk jobs rather than physical tasks.

The need for physical stamina varies greatly by occupation. Some jobs require intellectual activities and mental concentration rather than physical demands. Additionally, many occupations center on desk work and quiet environments.

What matters is finding ways of working that match your physical condition and stamina. The ability to concentrate on intellectual activities is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such mental labor.

14 jobs found.

Medical Endoscope Repair Worker

Specialized technical job that disassembles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, and sterilizes medical endoscopes, etc., to maintain safety and performance.

Escapement Assembler (Watch Manufacturing)

Specialist who assembles the escapement (the heart of mechanical watches) using microscopes and precision jigs, and performs fine adjustments and lubrication of tiny parts.

Pocket Watch Assembler

A skilled trade that hand-assembles precision parts of pocket watches and adjusts their operation.

Circuit Wiring Worker (IC・LSI Manufacturing)

A manufacturing technical job that connects IC or LSI chips to external package terminals using fine wires to perform electrical wiring.

Musical Instrument Assembler

A manufacturing job that assembles musical instrument parts by hand or with specialized tools and finishes them as completed products.

Mechanical Watch Side Fitter

A job that assembles precision parts of measuring instruments and optical equipment using manual labor or specialized tools, and performs operation inspections and adjustments.

Slide Rule Manufacturer

Slide rule manufacturers process and assemble each part of the slide rule, and perform scale engraving and calibration as manufacturing technicians.

Microscope Assembler

A manufacturing job that precisely assembles, adjusts, and inspects parts of optical instruments such as microscopes.

Photo Enlargement Worker

A manufacturing technician who enlarges from photo negative film onto print photosensitive paper and performs darkroom tasks such as development and fixing.

Handmade Lace Worker

A profession that handcrafts delicate lace products from thread using needles, crochet hooks, shuttles, etc.