Color Matching Worker (Fiber Products)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that examines dye and pigment blends and performs test dyeing to adjust the color tones of fiber products closer to the specified colors.
Description
Color Matching Workers (Fiber Products) design optimal dye and pigment blending ratios to match the product's desired finished appearance and adjust color tones through repeated test dyeing. They use color measurement equipment such as light source boxes and colorimeters to obtain objective data, and correct subtle color differences by combining experience and intuition. Collaborating with manufacturing, quality control, and sales departments, they perform color adjustment tasks that maintain product quality while considering delivery deadlines and costs.
Future Outlook
Although advancements in digitalization and automation technologies will increase color adjustment support using measurement equipment and AI, skilled human color judgment abilities will remain important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Color matching assistant → Color matching worker → Supervisor/leader → Quality control staff → Technical development position
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of quality management / Knowledge of dye and pigment properties / Operation of color measurement equipment / Sample preparation and test-dyeing techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic chemistry / CAD color system operation / Color certification / Communication skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To discern subtle color differences and reproduce them accurately. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily light work in laboratories and factories. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
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