Ironing Finisher (Cleaning)
あいろんしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A job in cleaning shops or factories where irons or press machines are used to shape and finish clothes and fabric products after washing.
Description
Ironing finishers handle clothes and fabric products washed in the cleaning process, shaping them correctly with irons or press machines, removing wrinkles and dirt to finish them. They adjust temperature and pressure according to the fabric material and shape, perform detailed finishing around buttons, collars, and cuffs, conduct inspections, and more to provide products meeting quality standards. Depending on the workload, they perform line work or individual finishing, and are also required to manage hygiene and maintain machines.
Future Outlook
While demand for cleaning services is stable, there is potential for advances in automation technology and the introduction of robot finishing machines.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Employment / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Ironing Finisher → Finishing Team Leader → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Fiber Characteristics Understanding / Ironing Skills / Press Machine Operation / Washing Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Clothing Material Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To avoid missing wrinkles or damage on clothes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and operating heavy machines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work follows established procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Does not particularly require numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning Technician
Aliases
- Finisher
- Press Finisher
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- Laundry Worker