Button Attacher (Manual)
ぼたんつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who attaches buttons to clothing or fabric products by hand.
Description
Button Attacher (Manual) is an occupation that uses thread and needle to hand-sew buttons one by one onto clothing or fabric products. It requires precise work across details such as thread selection according to button type and fabric, position measurement, and sewing thread tying. Handles decorative buttons difficult for machine attachment in production lines or finishing processes for high-end apparel, guaranteeing quality by leveraging technical qualifications such as Dressmaking Technician.
Future Outlook
Although demand is declining due to the overseas relocation of domestic apparel production, manual skills may continue to be required in fields leveraging high-quality products and traditional techniques.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands, Skilled at Fine Work / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Button Attacher (Apprentice) → Button Attacher (Skilled) → Sewing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement / Hand Sewing Technique / Sewing Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight positional deviations directly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Due to the repetitive nature of standardized procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accurate manual skills are valued more than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple measurements and dimension checks. |
| Problem Solving | Because adherence to procedures is central rather than complex problem solving. |
Related Qualifications
- Dressmaking Technician
Aliases
- Button Attaching Worker
- Button Attaching Worker (Hand Sewing)
Related Jobs
- Button Attaching Machine Operator
- Clothing Finisher
- Dressmaker
- Embroidery Worker
- Sewing Machine Sewer