Eligible work

Eligible manufacturing processes such as machining, metal processing, electrical and electronic assembly, surface treatment and other designated production work.

Entry and transition

Check the official subcategory carefully because examinations and permitted duties vary across manufacturing processes.

Candidates may qualify through the prescribed skill and Japanese-language examinations or, where permitted, through a recognized transition route from a relevant training or development program.

Employer checklist

• Match the written job description to the permitted work category.
• Confirm the applicable examination or transition exemption.
• Provide equal or equivalent remuneration and lawful working conditions.
• Prepare workplace instruction in a language the worker understands.
• Check field council, certification and notification requirements.

Safety and supervision

Machine guarding, lockout, chemicals, heat, noise, lifting and quality-related work instructions require documented training.

Keep orientation, qualification, training, incident and corrective-action records. Review actual duties whenever the workplace or production process changes.