Leather Product Inspector
かわせいひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that checks leather products for appearance or functional issues using visual inspection and measuring instruments, and sorts out defective products.
Description
Leather product inspectors inspect leather products such as gloves, bags, and shoes using visual checks and measuring instruments like calipers and colorimeters to ensure they meet quality standards for appearance, dimensions, color variation, and sewing conditions. They detect scratches, dirt, sewing defects, dimensional discrepancies, etc., and exclude defective products. Inspection results are recorded and reported to manufacturing and quality assurance departments, along with feedback for quality improvement. Since they handle a variety of products and leather materials, they need to understand inspection standards for each product and have the ability to pay close attention to details.
Future Outlook
In the leather goods market, demand for high-end products is increasing, heightening the importance of quality control. On the other hand, with the advancement of automation and AI image inspection technologies, personnel with expertise in visual inspection requiring sensory judgment and understanding of material properties are expected to continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector (Junior) → Quality Management Supervisor → Quality Management Manager → Quality Assurance Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of quality management / Color measurement / Operation of dimensional measuring instruments / Visual inspection
Recommended Skills
ISO9001 Quality Management System / Quality improvement / Statistical quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to not miss small scratches or minute dimensional differences. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mostly follows inspection procedures, so creative thinking is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Management Certification
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