Garment Sewing Machine Operator

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Worker who sews clothing using industrial sewing machines. After cutting the fabric, they handle sewing, finishing, and maintain product quality.

Description

Garment sewing machine operators handle industrial sewing machines to stitch clothing and fabric products. They set the fabric, select appropriate stitches and seams according to the machine type, adjust needles and threads, and sew to meet product quality standards. In addition to mass production as part of an assembly line, they may also produce samples or perform repairs. They are responsible for finish checks, quality control, and simple machine maintenance, requiring sewing speed and accuracy.

Future Outlook

Due to the increase in overseas production and advancements in automation technology, traditional sewing operations are on a declining trend. On the other hand, demand for skilled sewing workers is expected to be maintained in high-value-added products requiring advanced sewing techniques and domestic production for niche brands.

Personality Traits

Able to work steadily in silence / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work

Career Path

ジュニアミシン縫工 → シニアミシン縫工 → リーダー・班長 → 品質管理者 → 生産管理者

Required Skills

Fabric Handling / Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Understanding Specifications

Recommended Skills

5S / Quality Control / Simple Machine Maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy High accuracy is needed to prevent seam misalignment or missed stitches.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Physical stamina is required for standing work and long hours of sewing machine operation.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Since it follows set procedures, originality is not particularly required.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Numerical processing is minimal, and measurements are mostly routine.

Related Qualifications

  • Clothing Production Skills Proficiency

Aliases

  • Clothing Manufacturing Worker
  • Sewing Machine Sewer

Related Jobs

  • Cutter
  • Finisher
  • Hand Sewer
  • Patternmaker

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