Sewing Machine Sewer (Shoes, Slippers, Sandals)
ミシンぬいせいこう（くつ・スリッパ・サンダル）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that sews together parts of shoes, slippers, and sandals using industrial sewing machines to complete the products. Adjusts the sewing machine and sewing methods according to the types and designs of parts to produce high-quality products.
Description
Sewing machine sewers (shoes, slippers, sandals) are responsible for sewing together upper parts made of leather, fabric, etc., using industrial sewing machines on production lines. They confirm sewing positions based on patterns, perform machine settings such as thread tension and needle selection, inspect products during sewing progress, and check the finish. Skills tailored to materials and designs are required, and high precision and speed directly impact quality and production efficiency. Shift work and line operations are common, and with accumulated experience, advancement to group leader or quality management positions is possible.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation, workload is tending to decrease, but demand for manual labor on high value-added products remains. Adaptation to advanced skills and multi-skilling is required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled in fine work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Pattern Reading / Product Inspection / Shoe Structure / Thread Tension Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Business Improvement / Leather Material Knowledge / Safety and Health Management / Simple Sewing Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of detailed sewing directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and repetition of the same movements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because adherence to precise work procedures is valued more than creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is mainly performed following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are few opportunities requiring complex numerical calculations. |
Aliases
- Sandal Sewer
- Shoe Sewer
- Slipper Sewer
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