Pitwright

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004343",
  "term": "Pitwright",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A craftsman responsible for the construction and maintenance of timber supports, headframes, and pumping machinery in a mine. The pitwright's work involves carpentry, mechanics, and engineering skills to keep the mine's infrastructure operational. This role was particularly prominent in historical coal mining, where wooden structures were the primary means of support and conveyance.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Grubenholzhauer",
    "es": "carpintero de mina",
    "fr": "charpentier de mine"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pitwright/"
}