Bag Sewing Machine Operator
ふくろぬいみしんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that operates bag sewing machines to perform bag sewing processing on clothing and fiber products.
Description
Bag sewing machine operators are professionals who use specialized industrial sewing machines to perform a sewing technique called bag sewing, which is used for clothing and pockets. They overlap fabric edges and process the seam to hide it inside the fabric so it is invisible from the outside, improving the product's aesthetics and durability. While adjusting thread tension, sewing speed, and fabric feed, they perform high-speed and precise sewing, maintaining uniform stitch length and spacing. They work in line production factories, collaborating with cutting workers and finishing workers to maintain manufacturing efficiency. This also includes simple sewing machine maintenance, troubleshooting, defective product inspection, and other quality control tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in labor-saving and automation in apparel manufacturing, demand for traditional manual labor is declining, but a certain demand for skilled workers capable of maintaining high-quality sewing is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Enjoys physical activity / High concentration / Meticulous and cautious / Proficient in steady work
Work Style
Factory work / Line production / Shift work / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Sewing operator → Line leader → Sewing process manager → Production management staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Fabric feed control / Industrial sewing machine operation / Quality inspection / Thread tension adjustment
Recommended Skills
Line production methods / Quality control / Simple maintenance techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because stitch deviations or missed stitches directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and prolonged same-posture tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work is routinized and logical analytical thinking is rarely used. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is not greatly required in standardized work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis is almost unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Bag Sewing Machine Operator
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