Folding Worker (Textile Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves folding the fabric after weaving, performing finishing processes such as inspection and packaging as the final stage of the textile manufacturing process.
Description
Folding Worker (Textile Manufacturing) adjusts the fabric produced by looms to fixed lengths, inspects for wrinkles or dirt, folds it, sorts, and packages it. In addition to manual folding, they may also operate dedicated folding machines or automated equipment. They adjust folding methods and tension according to the type and use of the fabric, maintain quality, and prepare for the next process or shipment. They also handle workplace organization and tidiness, safety and hygiene management, and suggestions for improvements to enhance work efficiency.
Future Outlook
Job openings are on a decreasing trend due to the reduction in domestic textile factories. However, there is steady demand in factories handling high-value-added products. The importance of machine operation skills increases with the progress of automation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Folding Worker → Process Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
5S and Improvement Activity Knowledge / Quality Control / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss defects such as wrinkles or dirt in the fabric. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires sustained long hours of standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it centers on manual work rather than complex logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as it involves accurately following prescribed procedures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work procedures are standardized, with infrequent knowledge updates. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not required. |
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