Sewing Machine Sewer (Fur Garments)
みしんぬいせいこう（もうひふせいふく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses fur materials to operate industrial sewing machines and sew and assemble fur garments.
Description
The Sewing Machine Sewer (Fur Garments) is a specialist at fur product manufacturing sites who uses industrial sewing machines to sew fur pieces together and tailor them into garments. Accurately performs various processes such as cutting raw pelts, aligning fur directions, adjusting seams, and joining linings. Understands material characteristics and performs dedicated machine settings as well as needle and thread selection. In finishing processes, also handles seam checks, fur grooming, and quality inspections. Both team line work and individual tasks are required.
Future Outlook
Due to animal welfare concerns and the spread of fake fur, the market is shrinking, but niche demand for high-end fur products continues. Expertise combining automation technology and advanced craftsmanship is required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Line Production / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Junior Sewing Worker → Senior Sewing Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Diagram Reading / Fur Knowledge / Fur Sewing Technique / Sewing Machine Maintenance / Sewing Machine Operation (Industrial)
Recommended Skills
Apparel CAD / Dressmaking / Pattern Reading / Quality Control / Trimming Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fur direction and seam misalignment directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the burden of long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Design is handled by other occupations, prioritizing adherence to standards over creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly consists of work following given instructions, with little independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only measurement-level skills are needed; no advanced mathematical analysis required. |
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