Sewing Machine Technician (Lace Manufacturing)
みしんきかいこう（れーすせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates sewing machines for lace production, performs sewing of delicate lace fabrics, quality management, and simple maintenance.
Description
Sewing Machine Technician (Lace Manufacturing) is a job that uses specialized sewing machines for lace production to sew delicate lace fabrics. Adjusts the machine's needles and threads according to the product's design and pattern to ensure fabric tension and pattern accuracy. Work also includes regular quality inspections and simple maintenance such as oiling the machine and replacing parts. Collaborates on the production line and follows instructions to balance production efficiency and quality.
Future Outlook
Although clothing manufacturing in Japan is on a shrinking trend, a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained due to high-value-added lace products and advances in automation.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Persistent type
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Sewing Operator → Senior Sewing Operator → Factory Line Leader → Production Management → Factory Management
Required Skills
Machine Maintenance (Simple) / Quality Inspection / Sewing Machine Adjustment / Sewing Machine Operation / Sewing and Cutting Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Reading / Quality Management / Safety and Health Knowledge / Sewing Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision in sewing fine lace patterns is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accurate execution of work procedures is emphasized more than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because manual adjustments are central rather than numerical work, and advanced calculations are few. |
Aliases
- Lace Sewer
- Lace-Specific Sewing Machine Operator
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