Bleaching Finisher (Spinning, Weaving Manufacturing)
ひょうはくしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who performs bleaching treatment, washing, and finishing processes on fabrics or yarns using chemicals.
Description
Bleaching finishers use chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite on textile products like fabrics and yarns to perform bleaching processes, followed by washing, neutralization, drying, and other steps to finish the product. They manage chemical concentration, temperature, and time, as well as pH adjustment, operate equipment, and conduct visual inspections to verify product whiteness and quality. They comply with safety and health management regulations and wastewater treatment rules, and are also responsible for machine maintenance inspections and record keeping.
Future Outlook
Due to the shrinking scale of the domestic textile industry, job openings are limited, but with strengthening environmental regulations and increasing high-value-added products, demand remains for skilled workers in environmentally responsive process control and quality management.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Bleaching Finisher Apprentice → Bleaching Finisher → Group Leader → Line Manager → Production Management
Required Skills
Bleaching Machine Operation / Chemical Handling / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Management / pH Measurement and Concentration Adjustment
Recommended Skills
Chemical Substance Management / Environmental Conservation Management / Machine Maintenance / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in chemical concentration or processing time affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the need for long hours of standing work and handling heavy fabrics. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Basically, work is performed following predetermined procedures. |
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