Washing and Finishing Worker
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A profession that cleans clothing and fabric products, shapes them, dries them, and finishes them with pressing.
Description
Washing and finishing workers target clothing, bedding, curtains, and other fabric products, using specialized washing machines or solvents for washing, spin drying, and drying. In the finishing process, they use irons or press machines to remove wrinkles and shape the items. They select detergents and solvents according to the type of dirt and material, manage temperature and time, and perform quality inspections on the finish. They may also remove dust and lint or perform minor repairs. The work is mainly done in teams at factories or cleaning facilities in stores.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction are progressing in the cleaning industry, there is still demand for personnel with specialized finishing skills. With the introduction of environmentally friendly detergents and machines, skill updates are required.
Personality Traits
Good at Organizing / Highly Focused / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Washing and Finishing Worker → Washing and Finishing Worker → Senior Finishing Worker → Work Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Detergent and Solvent Handling / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Time Management / Washing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Fabric Material Knowledge / Safety and Health Management / Sewing Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss fine dirt or wrinkles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the frequent transport of heavy fabric products and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily routine tasks rather than advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly work following procedures rather than idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to simple measurements and management, with low specialization. |
Related Qualifications
- Dry Cleaner
Related Jobs
- Dry Cleaner
- Press Worker
- Spot Removal Worker