Finishing Worker (Washing and Stretching)
しあげこう（せんちょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A specialist job in cleaning shops or factories that finishes cleaned clothing and fabric products using presses or irons, and adjusts quality through processes such as tentering.
Description
Finishing workers (washing and stretching) receive clothing and fabric products after cleaning and operate presses or irons at appropriate temperatures and pressures. For products like Japanese clothing, they use tentering frames to restore shape and tension. They set finishing conditions according to materials and designs, perform quality inspections while removing wrinkles, and prepare products for shipment by attaching tags and packaging. They also perform machine inspections and maintenance, and comply with safety and hygiene standards.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction in the cleaning industry are progressing, the demand for specialized technicians is expected to be maintained to some extent due to needs for high-value-added services.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Part-time and Casual OK / Shift Work
Career Path
Finishing Worker → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Manager
Required Skills
Ironing Technique / Knowledge of Fabric Materials / Press Operation / Quality Inspection / Tentering Technique
Recommended Skills
Efficient Work Procedures / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Knowledge / Spot Removal Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required to not miss small wrinkles or dirt. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work for long hours requires physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because daily calculations hardly occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning Master
Aliases
- Cleaning Finisher
- Finishing Worker
- Washing and Stretching Worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- Dyeing and Finishing Worker
- Ironing Finisher
- Spot Remover