Wallet Manufacturer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans and workers who cut, sew, attach hardware to, and finish leather materials to manufacture wallets.
Description
Wallet manufacturers use leather materials such as cowhide or goatskin to cut wallet parts, assemble them using sewing machines or hand sewing, attach hardware (such as grommets or snaps), and perform finishing processes like edge polishing and dyeing. They work in factories or workshops, and may also belong to brand-owned ateliers to handle high-end products. Quality control and maintaining efficient production processes are required, along with knowledge of materials and tools, precise dimension management, and manual dexterity.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-end brands and custom-made leather products is stable, and the value of skilled artisans is high. On the other hand, factories for mass production are shrinking due to automation and overseas production, and skill development and multi-skilling will be key to the future.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Manual Labor / Shift Work / Standing Work / Workshop
Career Path
Junior Wallet Manufacturer → Wallet Manufacturer → Line Leader → Production Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Hardware Attachment / Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Leather Cutting Technique / Leather Finishing Process / Sewing Technique
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / CAD Pattern Creation / Color Sense / Leather Material Knowledge / Understanding of Design Patterns
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of fine cutting and sewing directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because interactions with other occupations are few. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because basic measurements such as dimension management are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Leather Wallet Manufacturer
- Wallet Craftsman
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