Laundry press worker
せんたくぷれすこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
Work involving using a press machine or iron to remove wrinkles from clothing and fabric products after laundry and finish them beautifully.
Description
Laundry press workers are professionals in cleaning factories, hotels, hospitals, etc., who finish laundered clothing and fabric products using press machines or steam irons. They set appropriate temperatures and pressures according to the material and type of clothing, neatly remove wrinkles, and shape details such as around buttons and collars. They also perform quality checks on finishes, simple machine maintenance, and safety and hygiene management. During peak seasons, they handle large volumes of clothing in a short time, requiring physical strength and accuracy.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving of press equipment are progressing due to the diversification of clothing and business efficiency improvements, the demand for technicians handling high-quality finishing remains stable.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Overtime available / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Laundry press worker → Section leader/leader → Factory manager → Cleaning factory manager → Cleaning shop owner
Required Skills
Iron finishing / Laundry cleaning knowledge / Press machine operation / Temperature and pressure adjustment
Recommended Skills
Material-specific finishing technique / Quality control / Simple machine maintenance / Stain removal technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to prevent wrinkles or shape distortion in the finish. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to standing work and handling heavy clothing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily involves machine operation and manual work, with no need for advanced logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Few opportunities to generate ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple temperature and pressure settings are needed, no advanced calculations required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning technician
Aliases
- Cleaning press worker
- Press worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning worker
- Clothing finishing worker
- Dyeing worker
- Iron finishing worker