Leather and Leather Products Inspector
かわ・かわせいひんけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects and confirms whether the appearance, dimensions, strength, etc., of leather and leather products meet the specified quality standards.
Description
Leather and leather products inspectors confirm whether the appearance, color unevenness, scratches, dimensions, strength, etc., of leather and leather products in the manufacturing process or as final products for shipment meet the specified quality standards using visual inspection and measuring instruments. They record inspection results, sort and report defective products, and provide improvement proposals for quality enhancement and feedback to the quality management system. The work is performed on production lines in factories, etc., using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, strength testing machines, and also requires manual tactile confirmation.
Future Outlook
While automation and AI inspection systems are advancing, skilled judgment is needed for detailed evaluations, so a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Inspector → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader → Quality Control Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dimensional Measurement Skills / Recording and Reporting Tasks / Strength Testing / Visual Inspection Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Leather / Quality Control Methods (QC Seven Tools) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss small scratches or color unevenness. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily inspections based on established standards, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Leather Products Inspector
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