Felt sewing worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of sewing together felt fabrics made from wool or synthetic fibers and shaping them into products. Joins using sewing machines or hand sewing, processing into hats, shoe soles, industrial parts, etc.
Description
Felt sewing workers are technicians who sew together felt fabrics made by compressing and felting wool or synthetic fibers according to product specifications. Using sewing machines and specialized tools, they join parts to create products such as hats, industrial pads, shoe soles, and handicrafts. They also handle adjustments and finishing to ensure uniform strength and appearance of seams. Requires fine manual skills and accurate grasp of dimensions and designs for each product.
Future Outlook
With expanding demand for traditional crafts and high-function materials domestically, demand remains stable for personnel with specialized felt sewing skills. While automation advances are expected, manual work is emphasized for small lots and high value-added products.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice sewing worker → Skilled sewing worker → Line leader → Production management → Quality management
Required Skills
Cutting diagram comprehension / Dimension measurement / Hand sewing technique / Machine sewing / Product inspection
Recommended Skills
Drafting technique / Machine maintenance / Non-woven fabric processing / Safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because misalignment or looseness of seams directly affects product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily for dimension and quantity management; advanced mathematical analysis not required. |
Aliases
- Felt sewing worker
- Felt stitcher
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- Cutting worker
- Sewing worker
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