Apprentice Cutter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Apprentice position learning fabric cutting techniques necessary for manufacturing clothing and textile products under the guidance of a cutter.
Description
Apprentice cutters work on clothing and textile product manufacturing lines, handling fabric preparation, marking, and cutting tasks using cutting machines, scissors, and cutters under the guidance of senior cutters. They understand fabric characteristics, accurately measure and mark sizes and seam allowances, and play an important role in supporting product quality. Since repetitive tasks are common, carefulness and perseverance are required. With experience, they become independent and follow a career path as cutters involving cutting design and material management.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction in clothing manufacturing are progressing, the demand for skilled cutting technicians tends to remain due to the needs for high-quality products.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Eager to learn / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Cutter → Cutter → Sewing Worker → Patternmaker → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Basic Manual Work / Cutting Machine Operation / Fabric Characteristics Understanding / Pattern Reading
Recommended Skills
Basic Sewing Knowledge / Inventory Management / Marking Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small deviations can lead to product defects. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | High learning motivation is required to acquire the technology. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed for handling heavy fabrics and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because cutting work along patterns does not require much creativity. |
Related Jobs
- Cutter
- Fabric Inspector
- Patternmaker
- Sewing Worker