Fukizuri (fukizuri) Worker
ふきずりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that applies raising process to fabric to enhance texture and insulation properties.
Description
The Fukizuri Worker is a specialist who rubs woven or knitted fabrics using machines or by hand to raise nap on the surface through raising processing. Adjusts the type of machine or brush, pressure, and speed to achieve appropriate texture and nap length. After processing, performs quality inspection to confirm there are no unevenness or damage. Depending on the fabric, includes processes such as cleaning, drying, and ironing finishes, and is utilized in a wide range of fields including clothing, interior fabrics, and automotive interior materials.
Future Outlook
While automation is advancing across the domestic textile industry, demand for high-grade materials and special processing remains stable, and demand for Fukizuri Workers with specialized skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Fukizuri Worker (Junior) → Group leader/Leader → Factory manager → Quality control staff → Manufacturing department manager
Required Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Fiber properties understanding / Quality inspection / Raising machine operation
Recommended Skills
Data management / Fabric analysis / Improvement proposals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise adjustment is required to achieve uniform nap raising without unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with limited creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is often progressed according to production plans, so initiative is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves measurement and adjustment, but no advanced mathematical analysis required. |
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