Garment Inspector
ふくけんぴんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects the appearance, dimensions, and color tones of clothing and textile products to confirm compliance with quality standards.
Description
Garment inspectors are responsible for quality inspection of clothing and woven products that have passed through the production line. They use visual inspection and measuring instruments such as calipers to check dimensions, color tones, sewing frays, stains, etc. They sort out defective products, record them, return them to correction factories, etc., and contribute to production efficiency and quality improvement. High attention and concentration are required.
Future Outlook
Due to the automation of apparel production and overseas relocation, domestic inspection work is slightly decreasing, but manual inspection is expected to continue to be in demand in fields with high quality requirements such as luxury brands and special materials. While automation such as image inspection advances, detailed inspection by human eyes is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Garment Inspection Staff → Quality Control Staff → Quality Assurance Officer → Quality Control Manager → Production Management
Required Skills
Color Discrimination / Dimensional Measurement / Inspection Record Creation / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of ISO9001 / Basic Sewing Knowledge / QC Techniques / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise observation is required to not miss small frays or stains. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple reading of measurement values is needed; advanced analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- QC Certification
Aliases
- Apparel Inspector
- Clothing Inspector
- Spun Product Inspector
Related Jobs
- Product Inspector
- Quality Control Staff
- Sewing Worker