Hakuzome Dyer
はくせんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist occupation that applies color to textile products using dyes. Achieves uniform color development and color fixation on fabrics through blending of dyes and mordants, and machine operations.
Description
Hakuzome Dyer is the occupation that imparts color to textile products using dyes. Manages dye types, concentrations, temperatures, and times, and adjusts color development and fixation using mordants and auxiliaries. Employs a wide range of methods from hand dyeing to machine dyeing with rotary dyeing machines and jet dyeing machines, followed by water washing, drying, finishing processes, and product quality inspection after dyeing. Fine color matching adjustments and troubleshooting for issues like color unevenness and color fading are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While Japan's textile industry is shrinking due to automation and overseas production transfers, demand for talent with advanced color expression skills and environmentally friendly dyeing technologies is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at fine work / Excellent observational skills / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Dyeing Assistant → Hakuzome Dyer → Line Leader (Group Leader) → Quality Manager → Production Engineer・Factory Manager
Required Skills
Color Adjustment / Dye Blending Technique / Dyeing Machine Operation / Mordant and Auxiliary Knowledge / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Color Knowledge (Color Certification) / Environmental Regulations and Wastewater Treatment Knowledge / Fiber Materials Science / Textile CAD
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To avoid missing dyeing unevenness or color shifts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy dye containers. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify and adjust causes such as color unevenness or insufficient dyeing. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
Aliases
- Dyer
- Textile Dyer
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- Finishing Worker
- Sewing Worker
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