Sewing Machine Sewer (Bookbinding Industry)
みしんぬいせいこう（せいほんぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates sewing machines in the printing and bookbinding process to stitch booklets together for bookbinding.
Description
Sewing machine sewers operate sewing machines (such as saddle stitchers or sewing machines for folded books) in the bookbinding process to stitch bundles of paper with needles and thread. They also perform machine setup, thread adjustment, stitch quality inspection, corrections for abnormalities, and simple maintenance. The work centers on line operations in publishing houses or printing factories, requiring machine settings suited to product types and quantities, as well as quick changes.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of digitalization of publications, demand is gradually decreasing, but a certain level of demand is maintained due to needs for small lots and special bookbinding.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous and detail-oriented / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Sewing Machine Sewer → Bookbinding Operation Leader → Bookbinding Technician → Bookbinding Process Manager
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of bookbinding / Operation of sewing machines / Quality inspection / Thread adjustment and needle replacement
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small deviations in stitches affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and material supply. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine work following procedures, so advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly machine operations, so creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the work does not involve much calculation. |
Related Qualifications
- Printing Technician (Bookbinding)
Aliases
- Bookbinding Sewer
- Sewing Operator
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