Fabric Finisher
たんものしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job responsible for the final finishing process of fabric rolls, ensuring quality and appearance.
Description
Fabric finishers are specialists who refine the final appearance and quality of woven fabric rolls after dyeing and scouring. In factory lines or small-batch workshops, they perform finishing processes using press machines or irons, manual wrinkle removal and fuzz elimination, and rigorous inspection tasks. Completed fabric rolls are rewound, sized, packaged, and prepared for shipment. As product quality depends on their work, they need knowledge of fiber properties and processing conditions, along with the skills and experience to maintain consistent operations.
Future Outlook
Overall demand is flat to declining due to increased overseas production and automation. However, needs for skilled workers remain for high-end kimono fabric rolls from the perspective of skill inheritance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Fabric Finisher Apprentice → Fabric Finisher → Group Leader/Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Fabric inspection skills / Fabric roll scouring processing knowledge / Manual finishing / Press machine operation
Recommended Skills
Dyeing techniques / Kimono basics knowledge / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to inspect without missing fine fabric scratches or unevenness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy fabric rolls. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because complex analysis is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the focus and idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Fabric整理 Worker
- Finishing Worker
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