Garment Cutter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Garment cutters play a crucial role in the clothing manufacturing process by cutting fabric according to patterns, significantly influencing product quality.
Description
Garment cutters are responsible for cutting fabric based on patterns created by designers or patternmakers during the production of clothing and textile products. They accurately cut the fabric considering its direction, stretch, and pattern matching, using a combination of manual work and cutting machines, to provide shapes and dimensions suitable for subsequent sewing and finishing processes. The proportion of manual work and the machines used vary depending on the workplace, from mass production line operations to one-of-a-kind cutting in high-end tailors. Since cutting accuracy directly affects the fit and overall quality of the product, accumulation of experience and skills is essential.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of the fashion industry and increasing demand for small-batch, multi-variety production, the demand for precise cutting technicians is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, as the introduction of automatic cutting machines and CAD systems progresses, skills in machine operation and digital technology will be required.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Dispatched Contract Employee / Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Apprentice Cutting Worker → Cutting Worker → Team Leader → Quality Control Staff → Patternmaker
Required Skills
Blueprint Pattern Reading / Cutting Machine Operation / Dimension Measurement and Marking / Fabric Characteristics Knowledge / Fabric Cutting (Manual)
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Making / Communication Skills / Material Testing / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional errors directly lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy fabrics. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically cuts along predetermined patterns, so high creativity is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are few; only basic dimension checks are needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Garment Making Skills Certification
Related Jobs
- Finishing Worker
- Patternmaker
- Sewing Worker