Clothing Inspector
いふくけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects the appearance, dimensions, and sewing quality of clothing and fiber products after the manufacturing process to confirm compliance with standards and specifications.
Description
Clothing inspectors check the appearance, dimensions, seam strength, presence of stains or wrinkles, etc., after textile products or clothing have been manufactured and sewn, and eliminate defective products that do not meet standards. They conduct inspections based on quality standards using measuring tools and visual inspection. They record inspection results and prepare reports. In recent years, there is also a demand for utilizing digital tools such as collaboration with image inspection systems and management of inspection data.
Future Outlook
In Japan's textile manufacturing industry, automation and labor-saving efforts are advancing, with a trend toward requiring digital skills such as operation and management of image inspection systems in addition to visual inspection.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Clothing Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Quality Control Officer → Quality Control Leader
Required Skills
Creating Inspection Records / Dimension Measurement / Understanding Quality Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
PC Basic Operations (Inspection Records) / Sewing Knowledge / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent overlooking minute defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Stamina is required for long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly simple tasks with little need for interpersonal coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Compliance with standards is prioritized over novel ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work follows manuals, so high initiative is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly reading measurement values; advanced numerical analysis not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work follows prescribed procedures. |
| Problem Solving | Mainly involves defect judgment; resolution is handled by other departments. |
Aliases
- Apparel Inspector
- Fiber Product Inspector
Related Jobs
- Quality Control Inspector
- Sewing Worker
- Textile Manufacturing Machine Operator