Shirt finisher (cleaning industry)
わいしゃつしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
A job that uses irons or press machines to remove wrinkles from shirts after washing and drying, and performs press finishing.
Description
Shirt finishers receive cleaned shirts and use hand irons or roller press machines to remove wrinkles, beautifully shaping collars, sleeves, and side seams. They also neatly finish wrinkles around buttons and pocket areas, check for stains or damage, and hand over to stain removal or repair staff as needed. Since they handle large volumes of shirts with consistent quality in a short time, work speed and accuracy are required. Teamwork in factories is the norm, mainly involving shift work and standing.
Future Outlook
While the cleaning industry is advancing labor-saving and automation, there remains demand for skilled technicians in detailed finishing.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Finisher apprentice → Shirt finisher → Chief finisher → Factory manager → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Clothing sorting / Fabric inspection / Iron operation / Roll forming machine operation
Recommended Skills
Basic stain removal knowledge / Knowledge of clothing materials / Time management skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail to not miss small wrinkles or stains. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires little advanced analytical thinking as work follows manuals. |
| Communication Skills | Minimal interpersonal communication, mainly individual work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Little need for new ideas as it follows set procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Limited opportunities for independent suggestions as work follows supervisor instructions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Limited ongoing learning needed once prescribed techniques are mastered. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for quantity management or calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning technician
Aliases
- Shirt press worker
- Y-shirt finisher
Related Jobs
- Cleaning worker
- Laundry worker
- Press worker