Press Worker (Laundry Business)
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
Press workers use press machines or irons to smooth out wrinkles and shape clothing and bedding that have completed the laundry process.
Description
Press workers carefully apply press machines or irons to clothing and bedding after laundry, stretching out wrinkles and shaping them. They adjust the machine's temperature and pressure according to the clothing material and shape, and finish with appropriate speed and technique. They visually inspect the finishing quality and reprocess any items that do not meet the specified standards. In addition to production line work, they handle cleaning and inspection of equipment, simple maintenance, and workspace organization.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction are progressing in the cleaning industry, the demand for skilled workers to maintain detailed finishing quality is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Press Worker → Finishing Work Manager → Site Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Press Machines / Ironing Skills / Quality Inspection / Steam Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Knowledge / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy to not miss fine wrinkles or creases is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analytical skills are not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because little new idea generation is needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work mainly follows instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities to make plans oneself. |
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