Leather Cutter (Leather Clothing Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Leather cutters are workers who cut leather sheets according to patterns in the manufacturing process of leather clothing. They are required to have the skill to cut accurately while considering quality and material characteristics.
Description
Leather cutters are responsible for cutting each part that becomes components of leather clothing from the original leather sheet (large leather sheet) into the required shapes. They maximize material yield while avoiding scratches or wrinkles in the leather, and use knives or automatic cutting machines as appropriate along the pattern sheet. They measure accurately with rulers or gauges and proceed while checking the finish of the cut surfaces. Selecting blades according to differences in material hardness and thickness, and maintaining blade edges are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid shifts to overseas production and the spread of automatic cutting machines, demand for skilled workers is expected to be maintained due to needs for small lots and high-end leather products.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Leather Cutter → Sewing Worker → Process Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Machine Operation / Dimension Measurement / Handling Cutting Tools / Pattern Reading / Understanding Leather Characteristics
Recommended Skills
Basic Sewing Machine Operation / Leather Product Processing Knowledge / Yield Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate cutting is essential as it affects the quality of leather products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy leather and standing for long periods of work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it follows predetermined patterns, accuracy in manual work is emphasized over creativity. |
Aliases
- Leather Cutter
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