Dry Cleaning Worker (Laundry Industry)
どらいこう（せんたくぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
Worker who washes clothing and textile products using solvents or detergents, and performs drying, pressing, finishing, and inspection.
Description
Dry Cleaning Worker (Laundry Industry) is a job that cleans clothing and textile products with solvents or detergents, performs spot removal, drying, pressing and ironing finishing, and inspection in an integrated manner. Adjusts pre-treatment methods and machine settings according to the type of fabric and degree of dirt, and proceeds with work while ensuring quality and safety. Also required to comply with environmental regulations and hygiene standards.
Future Outlook
While automation and IoT are advancing labor-saving efforts, the demand for workers with high-quality finishing skills is expected to remain due to the diversification of clothing and the need for eco-friendly responses.
Personality Traits
Can Work Steadily / Has Hygiene Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Career Path
Dry Cleaning Apprentice → Dry Cleaning Worker → Leader (Group Leader) → Factory Supervisor → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Fabric Property Identification / Handling of Solvent Detergents / Press Ironing Technique / Spot Removal Technique / Washing Machine Dryer Operation
Recommended Skills
Customer Service / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Machine Inspection and Maintenance / Quality Control / Understanding of Environmental Regulations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to clean and finish clothing accurately without damaging it. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, and original idea generation is not much needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly follows instructions for work, with few opportunities to proceed independently. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for quantity management or complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning Technician
Aliases
- Cleaning Worker
- Dry Cleaning Worker
- Laundry Worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Store Staff
- Finishing Worker (Press Operator)
- Spot Removal Worker