Sewing Equipment Operator
ほうせいせつびオペレーター
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that operates sewing equipment and handles the sewing process for clothing and textile products.
Description
Sewing equipment operators work in factories, operating automatic sewing machines and robotic sewing machines to produce clothing and fabric products. They perform fabric setup, machine setting adjustments, post-sewing inspections, and simple equipment maintenance, maintaining quality and efficiency based on production plans. They engage in various processes such as button attachment, hemming, and embroidery, and in case of troubles, perform initial responses and collaborate with maintenance staff.
Future Outlook
Due to the overseas shift in apparel production and the advancement of automation, domestic production is shrinking, but skills in sewing equipment operation for high-quality products and small-lot multi-variety production are still in demand. In the future, skills in robotic sewing and IoT-based production management will be required.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader/Group Leader → Production Manager → Process Design Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine maintenance / Sewing machine sewing / Understanding procedures
Recommended Skills
Basic PC operation / Cutting and finishing processes / Equipment inspection and maintenance / QC methods / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sewing mistakes or dimensional deviations directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus, and accurate work is required more than innovative ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Dressmaking Skills Test
Aliases
- Sewing Machine Operator
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