Dye Mixing Worker (Leather Dyeing)
せんりょうちょうごうこう（かわぞめ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that mixes dyes and pigments to achieve the required color tones in the dyeing process for leather products.
Description
The Dye Mixing Worker (Leather Dyeing) measures dyes used in the leather product dyeing process according to recipes, and mixes and dilutes them. Repeatedly performs sample dyeing and makes fine adjustments until the specified color tone can be reproduced. Quality control and hygiene management are also important to achieve uniform color finishing on the production line. Safety management and environmental considerations are required when handling dyes and solvents.
Future Outlook
With changes in demand for leather products in fields such as fashion and automotive interiors, the need for high-quality dyeing techniques remains stable. Even amid advancing automation, the mixing of special color tones requires specialized technicians, so demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory employment / Manual work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Dye Mixing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Production Technician
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Color Science / Sample Preparation and Test Dyeing Technique / Weighing and Measuring Technique
Recommended Skills
Hazardous Materials Handler (Class 4) / Leather Craft Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to adjust subtle color differences. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is primarily performed in factories or testing rooms, with limited interpersonal communication. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class 4)
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician
Related Jobs
- Dyeing Worker
- Leather Processing Worker