Blouse seam finisher
ぶらうすさいほうしあげしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the post-sewing processes for women's blouses, finishing the product's quality and appearance.
Description
Blouse seam finishers receive pre-sewn blouses and perform finishing tasks such as button attachment, stitch reinforcement, cutting excess threads, and iron pressing based on specified specifications or patterns. After the work, they inspect dimensions and sewing conditions, manually fix any defects, and ensure quality. They are required to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently, balancing productivity and quality control in line production or individual work.
Future Outlook
Due to the optimization of domestic and international production bases and advances in automation, job openings are on a decreasing trend, but demand for skilled finishing workers remains due to the sustained need for high-end brands and small-lot high-value-added products.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Dexterous hands and good at fine work / Has cooperativeness / Has patience
Work Style
Factory work / Line production / Part-time and part-time work possible / Standing work
Career Path
Sewer → Product finisher → Line leader → Quality control position → Factory manager
Required Skills
Button attachment / Iron finishing / Quality inspection / Sewing machine operation / Sewing skills
Recommended Skills
Color sense / Embroidery decoration skills / Fabric knowledge / Pattern design correction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to avoid missing minor seam discrepancies or dimensional errors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows established procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly proceeds by following given work instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Making Technician (Dressmaking) (Grade 1・2)
Aliases
- Blouse finishing worker
- Women's clothing finishing worker
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