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CAD operator (REAL4), welder and steel fabricator jobs

Hemuro Iron Works in Omitama, Ibaraki makes steel columns and beams for buildings. We are hiring a full-time CAD operator (REAL4), welders and steel fabricators.

This page is a summary. The official working conditions are on the Japanese CAD page and welder/fabricator page.

The work

  • CAD operator (steel detailing, REAL4): create steel member data, shop drawings and machine-processing data for columns and beams using REAL4. Experience with REAL4 or other CAD software is welcome. Drawings and communication are in Japanese.
  • Welder: weld steel members with a CO₂ semi-automatic welding machine (flat and horizontal positions).
  • Fabricator (kajikō): read the shop drawing, cut steel, drill holes, move parts with the overhead crane and assemble them.
  • Welders and fabricators work inside our factory. They go to construction sites only a few times a year.

CAD operator (REAL4): working conditions

  • Full-time. Working hours: 8:00–17:00.
  • Saturdays and Sundays off, with no weekend work. 118 days off per year.
  • Long breaks (last year’s durations): Golden Week 5 days; Obon 6 days; Silver Week 4 days; year-end and New Year 7 days. The duration may change depending on the company’s workload.
  • Time off is available for a child’s sudden fever or school events.
  • Monthly pay: 188,000–330,000 yen. Experience and qualifications are given preference.
  • The company pays the full cost of obtaining qualifications.
  • Selection: application → one interview → offer. You may tour the office and factory before the interview.
  • Read the full CAD operator job posting (Japanese).

Hours and days off — welders and fabricators

  • 8:00 to 17:00. No night shift.
  • Overtime: about 10 hours a month.
  • Days off: Sundays and others. 100 days a year.
  • Paid leave: tell us by the day before.

Pay and benefits — welders and fabricators

  • Monthly pay 201,000–330,000 yen (based on experience and qualifications).
  • No bonus. No probation period.
  • Insurance: employment, workers’ accident, health and pension.
  • Commuting allowance up to 10,000 yen a month (actual cost). You may drive; free parking.
  • The company provides work clothes, welding helmet and gloves. Safety shoes are prepared by the worker.
  • The company pays the exam and course fees for qualifications such as JIS welder certification.

Requirements — welders and fabricators

  • A Japanese standard driver’s licence.
  • A welding qualification is a plus but not required.
  • Japanese: everyday conversation is enough.
  • We do not ask about your education, and no experience is required.

For foreign applicants

We already have foreign staff working in the factory.

  • You can apply if your status of residence has no restriction on working: Permanent Resident (永住者), Long-Term Resident (定住者), Spouse or Child of Japanese National (日本人の配偶者等), Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等).
  • Please bring your residence card (zairyū card) to the interview.
  • At first, welders and fabricators work in pairs with a senior worker.

How to apply — welders and fabricators

  1. Call 0299-57-2950 (8:00–17:00, closed on Sundays) or use the form.
  2. We arrange a date.
  3. Interview and factory tour. Please bring your resume (rirekisho) with a photo.
  4. We contact you with the result.

You are welcome to just visit the factory without applying. Just tell us.

The official conditions are on the Japanese CAD page and welder/fabricator page. If pages differ, the Japanese text for the relevant job applies.

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