OTANI TRADING CO LTD.

【Mechanical Design】Niigata｜Rice Processing Equipment｜Overseas Expansion｜Diverse Workplace

Mechanical Design

4M - ***M JPY

Niigata

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / From Japan: No

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Related Skills

Design / Graphic / Creative tools

Product Specifications Conceptual Design Control Design

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

JLPT: N2

Preferred

No Data

Job Description

■ Company Overview
We are a trading company specializing in industrial machinery, food, and flowers. With over 100 years of experience in providing industrial equipment, we operate in more than 25 countries through our four overseas offices.


■ Job Description
You will be responsible for the mechanical design of industrial equipment used in rice cracker factories, chemical plants, and other facilities. Initially, you will work on belt conveyors and support structures, and eventually, you will have the opportunity to take part in large-scale projects, such as designing entire food production processes for new products.
※ Scope of work: Tasks as designated by the company


■ Job Details
≪ Project Workflow ≫
From project consultation, specification review, design, estimation, proposal, and coordination with manufacturers to test runs, installation, construction management, and final delivery.
You will lead the project to completion by communicating with construction companies and clients throughout the entire process.

≪ Project Duration ≫
You will work alongside senior employees for about six months to a year to learn the job.
The timeline varies depending on the cost, complexity, and scale of the project. For products specified by the client or projects with well-defined specifications, the process takes a few weeks. However, for custom-made products or projects starting from scratch, it often takes several months.

≪ Clients ≫
Food industry, Chemical plants, Power company, etc.

≪ Example Projects ≫
　・Design, manufacturing, and installation of conveyor line systems
　・Design, manufacturing, and installation of raw material mixing equipment
　・Line modification, design, manufacturing, and installation of product supply systems
　・Installation of palletizers
　・Installation of overhead cranes


■ Diversity & Inclusion
≪ Number of Foreign Employees ≫
　・IT: 7 members
　・Design: 5 members
　・Service Engineer: 1 member
　・Sales: 1 member
≪ Nationalities ≫
　Vietnam, Taiwan, etc.
　The company representative is also a foreign national, and with overseas branches and affiliated companies, we foster an inclusive environment where Japanese and foreign employees work seamlessly together.


■ Workplace Language
　・Japanese is the primary language for both customer interactions and internal communication.
　・Employees often speak in their native language when communicating with colleagues from the same country.


■ Company Structure
Our headquarters in Niigata City has 100 employees.


■ About the UniPro Business Division
The "Unipro Business", derived from "Unique Projects," is a specialized construction division within our trading company—something rare in the industry. We address customer needs that cannot be met with standard products by leveraging our extensive expertise and offering custom-designed solutions.

Required Skills and Experiences

[Mandatory Requirements] ・Experience in mechanical design (Experience in the construction or civil engineering industry is also acceptable) ・Must have an Ordinary Driver’s License.

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Working Condition

■ Employment Type
Permanent employee. Probation period: 3 months.

■ Work Location
Head Office
Address: 463 Aiyauchi, Higashi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Closest station to the workplace: JR Hakushin Line/Oogata Station
Measures against passive smoking: No smoking indoors

■ Expected Annual Salary
4 million yen to 6 million yen

< Wage form >
Monthly salary

< Wage breakdown >
Monthly (base salary): 200,000-350,000 yen
Fixed overtime allowance/month: 47,000 yen to 82,000 yen (fixed overtime hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes/month)
Overtime allowance for overtime work in excess of the fixed overtime hours will be paid additionally.
Commuting Allowance (Fixed): 11,000 JPY

< Monthly salary >
258,000 yen - 443,000 yen (including a flat allowance)

< Supplemental information on salary >
　・Salary increase: Yes
　・Overtime allowance: Yes
　※Annual salary will be determined in consideration of experience and other factors.
　・Salary revision: Once a year
　・Bonus: Twice a year (August and January) *Depends on performance

Wages are only a guideline and may increase or decrease throughout the selection process.
Monthly salary (monthly) includes fixed allowances.


■ Working Hours
8:30 - 17:30 (Prescribed working hours: 8 hours 0 minutes)
Break time: 60 minutes
Overtime: Existing


■ Benefits and Welfare
・Commuting Allowance: Provided based on company regulations (11,000 JPY/month)
・Insurance: Health Insurance / Employees' Pension Insurance / Employment Insurance / Workers' Compensation Insurance
・Retirement Benefits: Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance System (until age 60)
・Retirement Age: 60 years (Reemployment system available)
・Training & Qualification Support: Qualification acquisition system available
・Parental & Caregiver Leave: Available
・Qualification Support System: Full coverage of costs for required certifications
・Company Training Trips: Domestic and international training trips based on company performance
　- International Destinations: Hawaii, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau
　- Domestic Destinations: Within the prefecture, Okinawa

■ Holidays and Leave
Annual Holidays: 115 days
Paid Leave: 10 to 20 days per year (The minimum number is granted after six months of employment)
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, New Year holidays, Summer holidays

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

First interview (online) → Final interview (in person)
Note: There may be up to three interviews depending on the situation.
Applicants from overseas are welcome, but at least one interview will be conducted in person.

Business (description what they do)

Industrial equipment, food, design and construction, maintenance, IT

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OTANI TRADING CO LTD.

【Mechanical Design】Niigata｜Rice Processing Equipment｜Overseas Expansion｜Diverse Workplace

Mechanical Design

4M - ***M JPY

Niigata

Full-time (permanent)

Online Interview: Yes

Remote Work from Overseas: No / Remote Work in Japan: No

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners

Less Than

Frequency of English Usage

Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Top-Selling Points

Rate of Foreigners
Less Than

Frequency of English Usage
Less Than

Japanese learning support Plans for overseas expansion

Related Skills

Design / Graphic / Creative tools

Product Specifications Conceptual Design Control Design

Language Requirements

Required

Preferred

Language Requirements

Required

Japanese: Business

English: Greetings/None

JLPT: N2

Preferred

No Data

Job Description

■ Company Overview
We are a trading company specializing in industrial machinery, food, and flowers. With over 100 years of experience in providing industrial equipment, we operate in more than 25 countries through our four overseas offices.


■ Job Description
You will be responsible for the mechanical design of industrial equipment used in rice cracker factories, chemical plants, and other facilities. Initially, you will work on belt conveyors and support structures, and eventually, you will have the opportunity to take part in large-scale projects, such as designing entire food production processes for new products.
※ Scope of work: Tasks as designated by the company


■ Job Details
≪ Project Workflow ≫
From project consultation, specification review, design, estimation, proposal, and coordination with manufacturers to test runs, installation, construction management, and final delivery.
You will lead the project to completion by communicating with construction companies and clients throughout the entire process.

≪ Project Duration ≫
You will work alongside senior employees for about six months to a year to learn the job.
The timeline varies depending on the cost, complexity, and scale of the project. For products specified by the client or projects with well-defined specifications, the process takes a few weeks. However, for custom-made products or projects starting from scratch, it often takes several months.

≪ Clients ≫
Food industry, Chemical plants, Power company, etc.

≪ Example Projects ≫
　・Design, manufacturing, and installation of conveyor line systems
　・Design, manufacturing, and installation of raw material mixing equipment
　・Line modification, design, manufacturing, and installation of product supply systems
　・Installation of palletizers
　・Installation of overhead cranes


■ Diversity & Inclusion
≪ Number of Foreign Employees ≫
　・IT: 7 members
　・Design: 5 members
　・Service Engineer: 1 member
　・Sales: 1 member
≪ Nationalities ≫
　Vietnam, Taiwan, etc.
　The company representative is also a foreign national, and with overseas branches and affiliated companies, we foster an inclusive environment where Japanese and foreign employees work seamlessly together.


■ Workplace Language
　・Japanese is the primary language for both customer interactions and internal communication.
　・Employees often speak in their native language when communicating with colleagues from the same country.


■ Company Structure
Our headquarters in Niigata City has 100 employees.


■ About the UniPro Business Division
The "Unipro Business", derived from "Unique Projects," is a specialized construction division within our trading company—something rare in the industry. We address customer needs that cannot be met with standard products by leveraging our extensive expertise and offering custom-designed solutions.

Required Skills and Experiences

[Mandatory Requirements] ・Experience in mechanical design (Experience in the construction or civil engineering industry is also acceptable) ・Must have an Ordinary Driver’s License.

After sign up, you can browse all information.

If you already have a GitTap Account, please login.

Working Condition

■ Employment Type
Permanent employee. Probation period: 3 months.

■ Work Location
Head Office
Address: 463 Aiyauchi, Higashi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Closest station to the workplace: JR Hakushin Line/Oogata Station
Measures against passive smoking: No smoking indoors

■ Expected Annual Salary
4 million yen to 6 million yen

< Wage form >
Monthly salary

< Wage breakdown >
Monthly (base salary): 200,000-350,000 yen
Fixed overtime allowance/month: 47,000 yen to 82,000 yen (fixed overtime hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes/month)
Overtime allowance for overtime work in excess of the fixed overtime hours will be paid additionally.
Commuting Allowance (Fixed): 11,000 JPY

< Monthly salary >
258,000 yen - 443,000 yen (including a flat allowance)

< Supplemental information on salary >
　・Salary increase: Yes
　・Overtime allowance: Yes
　※Annual salary will be determined in consideration of experience and other factors.
　・Salary revision: Once a year
　・Bonus: Twice a year (August and January) *Depends on performance

Wages are only a guideline and may increase or decrease throughout the selection process.
Monthly salary (monthly) includes fixed allowances.


■ Working Hours
8:30 - 17:30 (Prescribed working hours: 8 hours 0 minutes)
Break time: 60 minutes
Overtime: Existing


■ Benefits and Welfare
・Commuting Allowance: Provided based on company regulations (11,000 JPY/month)
・Insurance: Health Insurance / Employees' Pension Insurance / Employment Insurance / Workers' Compensation Insurance
・Retirement Benefits: Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance System (until age 60)
・Retirement Age: 60 years (Reemployment system available)
・Training & Qualification Support: Qualification acquisition system available
・Parental & Caregiver Leave: Available
・Qualification Support System: Full coverage of costs for required certifications
・Company Training Trips: Domestic and international training trips based on company performance
　- International Destinations: Hawaii, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau
　- Domestic Destinations: Within the prefecture, Okinawa

■ Holidays and Leave
Annual Holidays: 115 days
Paid Leave: 10 to 20 days per year (The minimum number is granted after six months of employment)
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, New Year holidays, Summer holidays

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

First interview (online) → Final interview (in person)
Note: There may be up to three interviews depending on the situation.
Applicants from overseas are welcome, but at least one interview will be conducted in person.

Business (description what they do)

Industrial equipment, food, design and construction, maintenance, IT

Available Jobs in (OTANI TRADING CO LTD.)

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