Dye Mixing Worker (Textile)
そめりょうちょうごうこう（せんい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technician who mixes dyes and auxiliaries based on recipes, manages colors and quality to support the dyeing process of textile products.
Description
Dye Mixing Worker (Textile) is a specialist who accurately weighs and mixes dyes and auxiliaries used in textile products to reproduce specified colors. With an understanding of raw material properties and chemical reactions, they perform sample dyeing using color difference meters and pH meters to verify quality. The resulting recipes are applied to production lines, and they also manage production quantities, inventory, simple equipment maintenance, and safety and health. Compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards is required, with accuracy in equipment operation and data recording being crucial.
Future Outlook
Stable due to demand in materials and fashion industries. Meanwhile, with strengthening environmental and safety regulations, knowledge of eco-friendly dyes and sustainable technologies will be required. Expansion in the adoption of color management systems using automation and AI is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Dye Mixing Worker (Textile) → Dyeing Technician → Quality Control Manager → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Chemical Handling / Color Difference Meter Operation / PC Operation (Data Recording) / Safety and Health Management / Weighing and Measuring Technology
Recommended Skills
Color Certification / Quality Control / Reading English Technical Documents / pH Measurement and Adjustment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in compounding trace components directly affect quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily based on existing recipes, creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Ethyl Class 4)
Aliases
- Dye Compounder
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