Leather Coloring Worker
かわちゃくしょくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that evenly colors the surface of leather products using dyes or pigments to enhance aesthetics and durability.
Description
Leather coloring workers apply dyes or pigments to the surface of leather products to achieve a uniform finish without color unevenness. The work begins with pre-treatments such as degreasing and deashing the leather, followed by mixing dyes to match the desired color tone, and then applying them via spraying or hand-painting. They consider factors like dye types, leather condition, humidity, and temperature during the process, and finish with drying and final treatments. This role requires a strong sense of color and attention to detail, with skilled workers handling custom orders for luxury brand products.
Future Outlook
While leather product production is shifting overseas, there is steady demand for high-quality domestic production and luxury brands, stabilizing the need for skilled artisans.
Personality Traits
Excellent color sense / Good team player / Meticulous and careful / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Leather Coloring Worker → Leather Coloring Worker → Team Leader / Group Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management / Process Design Staff
Required Skills
Color adjustment / Handling of pigments and coloring materials / Leather pre-treatment / Painting techniques
Recommended Skills
Color certification / Leather product manufacturing skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is necessary for uniform dyeing and finishes without unevenness. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for color tone adjustment and color scheme design. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis or advanced numerical calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Leather Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Leather Dyeing Worker
- Leather Dyer
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