Leather Slipper Maker
かわスリッパせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation manufactures leather slippers by cutting, sewing, assembling, and finishing leather materials. It employs handwork and specialized machines to mass-produce or create high-end products while maintaining quality and precision.
Description
Leather slipper makers select materials according to the characteristics of leather and cut it to patterns. They sew the upper parts using sewing machines or hand stitching, attach soles with specialized machines or by hand, perform koba processing, edge finishing, polishing, and final inspection to ensure product accuracy, durability, and design. Production styles range from mass production lines to high-end handmade items.
Future Outlook
Domestic production is declining due to competition with imports, but demand remains stable in high-end and traditional craft markets, with expectations for efficiency improvements through labor-saving and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Craftsman → Skilled Craftsman → Line Leader / Foreman → Production Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Adhesive Application and Drying Management / Hand Stitching / Koba Processing Technique / Leather Cutting Technique / Machine Sewing / Pattern Reading / Sole Attachment
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Design / Leather Material Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Dimensional accuracy and finishing directly impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy materials require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | In the manufacturing process, follow work instructions, with little complex interpersonal adjustment. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Design is handled by specialists, and original ideas are not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Simple measurements are performed, but advanced calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Leather Slipper Craftsman
- Leather Slipper Maker
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