Dyeing Technician (Excluding Development Technicians)
せんしょくぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Other Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialized technician who applies color to textile products using dyes. Handles operations from dyeing machine operation to color adjustment and quality inspection as a manufacturing technical role.
Description
Dyeing Technician (Excluding Development Technicians) is a job that specializes in the manufacturing process of uniformly coloring textile products using dyes. Specifically, it involves dye formulation and mixing, operation and monitoring of dyeing machines, management of temperature and time, color matching, and quality inspections using color difference meters to produce products that meet standards. Additionally, safety and health management and environmental tasks such as waste liquid treatment play important roles. There is a lot of team work on production lines, and improvements in operations to enhance accuracy and efficiency, as well as troubleshooting, are also required.
Future Outlook
Although Japan's textile industry is shrinking, demand for dyeing technicians capable of handling high-function materials and low-environmental-impact technologies is expected to be maintained or increase in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Dyeing Technician → Line Leader (Group Leader) → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Color Adjustment / Dye Formulation Management / Operation and Maintenance of Dyeing Machines / Quality Evaluation / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Color Knowledge (Color Certification) / Design of Experiments / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for fine dye adjustments and color unevenness inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy dyeing solutions and prolonged standing work are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because handling chemicals and prolonged standing work may be required. |
Related Qualifications
- Dyeing Processing Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Dyeing Worker
- Dyer
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