Laundry Finisher
せんちょうしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
Specialized occupation handling clothing and textile products from washing through drying, stretching, and finishing.
Description
Laundry Finisher is an occupation handling fiber products such as clothing and linens, performing pre-treatment, washing, rinsing, dewatering, drying, stretching (tensioning), ironing, pressing, and other finishing tasks. It maintains finishes meeting specified quality standards through detergent and chemical blending, machine setup and operation management, product inspection and quality checks. In mass processing at hotels, hospitals, cleaning factories, etc., work is done with consideration for process management and safety hygiene.
Future Outlook
Demand for linen services in hotels and hospitals remains stable, but introduction of IoT and automation technologies is expected to advance operational efficiency, requiring adaptation to advanced machine operation and process management.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Laundry Finisher Worker → Site Leader → Factory Manager → Quality Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Blending / Dryer Operation / Fabric Handling Knowledge / Finishing Machine Operation / Washing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Cleaning Technician Qualification / Quality Control / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Must not overlook dirt or damage on fibers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and frequent handling of heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No advanced analysis required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Little creative thinking required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accurate quantity management required, but complex calculations minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning Technician
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