Ready-Made Clothing Sewing Machine Operator
きせいふくミシンほうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation that sews pre-cut fabrics together using industrial sewing machines, assembles ready-made clothing, performs finishing and inspection. Requires work that balances efficiency and quality on mass production lines.
Description
Ready-made clothing sewing machine operators sew pre-cut fabrics by parts using industrial sewing machines and assemble them into products. They handle basic sewing such as straight stitching and zigzag stitching, thread adjustments, needle changes, simple machine maintenance, post-sewing inspection, and finishing checks. The work is mainly line operations, requiring a certain level of physical strength, accuracy, and speed. They work in factories in collaboration with other occupations (cutting workers, finishing workers, quality inspectors).
Future Outlook
Job openings are decreasing due to the overseas relocation of domestic sewing factories, but there is steady demand for skilled workers in high-value-added products requiring advanced skills, the repair market, and the introduction of IoT sewing machines.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Good at steady work / Has patience
Work Style
Factory Employment / Full-time, Contract, Dispatch / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Sewing Machine Operator → Senior Sewing Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management
Required Skills
Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Pattern Reading / Quality Inspection / Sewing Techniques / Thread Adjustment and Needle Replacement
Recommended Skills
Embroidery Machine Operation / Hand Sewing Repair Techniques / Machine Maintenance / Overlock Machine Operation / Parts Assembly
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because discrepancies in minute dimensions directly lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and many repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Product design is handled by designers, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mostly performs tasks following instructions, with little independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity calculations are not frequently performed. |
Related Qualifications
- Apparel Manufacturing Skills Test Level 2
- Apparel Manufacturing Skills Test Level 3
Aliases
- Apparel Sewing Machine Operator
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Sewing Operator
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- Cutting Worker
- Embroidery Machine Operator
- Inspector
- Patternmaker
- Tailor