Textile Dyer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technical job that uses dyes to color textiles or fabrics and finishes them.
Description
Textile dyers select dyes for textiles and fiber products and specialize in fixing colors. They use dyeing methods such as immersion dyeing, pigment dyeing, and coagulation dyeing, managing dye formulations, temperature, and time while operating machines. After dyeing, they perform finishing processes such as washing, color fixing, drying, and inspection to prevent color unevenness and quality defects. Work is performed on production lines in factories, requiring knowledge of chemical handling and environmental and safety management.
Future Outlook
Demand for low-environmental-impact and sustainable dyeing technologies is increasing, and the skills of experienced textile dyers are expected to remain stable in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Excellent Visual Sensitivity / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Full-time Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Apprentice Dyer → Textile Dyer → Supervisor Dyer → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Handling / Color Difference Measurement / Dye Formulation Measurement / Dyeing Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basics of Fiber Science / Color Theory Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To distinguish fine color unevenness and maintain accurate formulations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy dyeing vats and long hours of standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- Dyeing Technician
- Fiber Product Quality Manager
Aliases
- Dyer
- Textile Dyeing Worker
- Textile Dyer
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