Shirt finisher worker (sewing)
わいしゃつしあげこう（ぬいせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the final finishing in the sewing process for dress shirts, performing tasks such as attaching collars and cuffs, creating buttonholes and attaching buttons, iron pressing, inspection, and packing.
Description
Shirt finishers (sewing) handle the final stage of the sewing process, including sewing on collars and cuffs, stitching buttonholes, attaching buttons, iron pressing, final inspection, and packaging. They combine industrial sewing machines with handwork to maintain precise dimensions and beautiful finishes based on product specifications, requiring technical skills and attention to detail. They also manage productivity in line operations and handle emergency responses to machine troubles.
Future Outlook
Due to the transfer of production bases overseas and advances in sewing automation technology, the number of workers is declining, but demand for hand-finishing techniques may continue in high-value-added products, small lots, and made-to-order fields.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in detailed work / High concentration / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Contract or part-time possible / Factory employment / Line work / Shift work
Career Path
Sewing operator → Line leader → Process manager → Quality control staff → Production management
Required Skills
Buttonhole machine operation / Hand sewing techniques / Industrial sewing machine operation / Inspection techniques / Ironing techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Basic quality control knowledge / Dressmaking skills certification / Production management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to avoid missing minute defects in seams. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily standing work requiring sustained effort over long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly assembly line work with minimal complex communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily work following established specifications, with little demand for creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mostly work following instructions, with few opportunities for independent suggestions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is simple, with no need for complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Proficiency (Grade 3 to 1)
Aliases
- Dress shirt sewing worker
- Shirt finisher worker
- Shirt sewing worker
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