Steaming and Washing Worker (Dyeing)
じょうねつ・すいせんこう（せんしょく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist job at manufacturing sites responsible for steaming and washing treatments on dyed fiber products to fix colors, remove unnecessary materials, and adjust texture.
Description
Steaming and Washing Workers (Dyeing) perform steaming treatments to fix dyes and uniform color shades, and washing to remove excess dyes and impurities as part of the dyeing process. They operate equipment such as steaming machines, tumblers, and washers, optimally setting temperature, time, and chemical concentrations. After processing, they check quality through colorimetry and visual inspection, and perform recording and reporting. They also handle machine maintenance inspections, improvements to work conditions, analysis of defective product causes, quality management, and production efficiency improvements. Understanding of high-temperature, high-humidity environments and fiber characteristics is required.
Future Outlook
Amid advances in energy-saving measures and the introduction of sustainable dyeing technologies, there is increasing demand for improved production efficiency through automation and digitalization. Expertise in environmental regulation compliance and quality management will also become more important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Site Worker → Group Leader → Quality Manager → Production Manager → Factory Engineer
Required Skills
Chemical Solution Preparation / Color Difference Measurement / Machine Operation (Steaming Machines, Tumblers, Washers, etc.) / Quality Inspection Record Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Drainage Treatment Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because quality greatly changes with fine adjustments in temperature and time. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high workload in high-temperature, high-humidity environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | High creativity is not required as it follows predetermined processing conditions. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Test: Dyeing Processing (Level 2 & 3)
- Textile Product Quality Manager
Aliases
- Dyeing Worker
- Steaming Worker
- Washing Worker
Related Jobs
- Dyeing Worker
- Finishing Worker
- Textile Processing Worker