Finishing Worker (Dyeing Industry)
せいりこう（せんしょくぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician who performs finishing processes such as dyeing, napping, water-repellent and anti-shrink processing on textile products.
Description
Finishing Workers (Dyeing Industry) handle finishing processes for textile products, including dyeing processing, water-repellent, anti-shrink, and resin processing, as well as napping and raising. They adjust color tones, temperatures, and machine settings to prevent color unevenness and dyeing irregularities, and manage product quality. They select dyes and processing methods suited to the fabric's material characteristics, and also perform machine inspections, maintenance, and management of work records. While dividing tasks within a team, they aim for stable production and quality improvement.
Future Outlook
While the domestic textile industry continues its shrinking trend and production bases are consolidated due to overseas relocation, demand for finishing workers capable of handling high value-added products and automation technologies is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Finishing Worker → Group Leader・Leader → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Color difference measurement / Dyeing machine operation / Machine inspection and maintenance / Process management
Recommended Skills
Knowledge of dyes and auxiliaries / Quality improvement methods / Safety and health management / Water-repellent and anti-shrink processing technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent color unevenness and quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy fabrics and standing work require significant physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little need for design or generating new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Dyeing Technician (Grade 1・2)
- Textile Product Quality Control Technician
Aliases
- Dyeing Finishing Worker
- Finishing Worker (Dyeing)
- Textile Finishing Worker
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