Car Seat Finisher (Body Cover)
かーしーとしあげこう（ぼでーかばー）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Automotive seat manufacturing worker who cuts, sews, and attaches covers made of fabric, synthetic leather, etc., to the seat frame and finishes them. Handles mass production line work while maintaining quality control and dimensional accuracy.
Description
Car Seat Finisher (Body Cover) is a manufacturing specialist who accurately attaches seat covers made of fabric, synthetic leather, leather, etc., to automobile seat frames. First, cuts materials based on pattern diagrams, then performs sewing and trimming using industrial sewing machines or by hand. Subsequently, secures them to the frame using adhesives or fasteners, and inspects for scratches, wrinkles, and dimensional accuracy. Even in mass production on production lines, adherence to precise work procedures and quality checks are essential to maintain high quality.
Future Outlook
With electrification and adoption of new materials, diverse seat material processing techniques and advanced quality control skills will be required. Acquisition of machine operation skills will become important due to advancing automation, and market demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Apprentice Finisher → Car Seat Finisher → Team Leader (Line Supervisor) → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineering Position
Required Skills
Pattern Cutting / Quality Inspection / Sewing Machine Operation (Industrial) / Trimming / Zipper Attachment
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Design / Machine Maintenance / Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For accurate fitting of seat covers and maintaining quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily instruction-based work, no need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Design is predefined, with few opportunities for new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly executing predetermined procedures, with few opportunities to independently plan. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple measurements and quantity management required, no advanced numerical analysis needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Work processes follow predetermined procedures. |
Aliases
- Automotive Interior Finisher
- Seat Finisher
- Seat Upholsterer
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- Automotive Parts Assembler
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