Glove Knitter
てぶくろあみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that operates glove knitting machines to manufacture gloves from wool yarn or synthetic fibers.
Description
Glove knitters use specialized knitting machines to knit gloves of various materials and designs. They handle machine operation, knitted fabric quality inspection, simple machine adjustments and maintenance, and product inspection to maintain the planned production volume and quality. Changing program settings and investigating and fixing causes during troubles require a certain level of machine knowledge and attention.
Future Outlook
Domestic production is on a declining trend due to the effects of automation and overseas production. Demand for technicians specializing in high value-added products is expected to be maintained to some extent.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Dexterous Hands and Skilled in Fine Work / High Concentration
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Knitter → Glove Knitter → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Knitted Fabric Quality Inspection / Machine Troubleshooting / Operation and Maintenance of Knitting Machines
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to detect defects in the knitted fabric and maintain uniform stitches. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on routine tasks with little need for creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the work procedures are predetermined. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are few, and simple quantity management is the main focus. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work is performed according to the production plan. |
Aliases
- Glove Knitter
- Glove Knitting Worker
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