Textile Product Hand Finisher
せんいせいひんてしあげこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves manually performing the final finishing processes on textile products such as woven fabrics and knits, including product shape adjustment, inspection, and quality confirmation.
Description
Textile Product Hand Finishers handle the finishing processes manually after the manufacturing stages of woven fabrics, knit products, and similar items. Specifically, they cut excess threads, remove burrs, adjust shapes using hot presses, conduct visual appearance inspections, needle detection, and dimensional checks to ensure product quality. Workplaces are clean with humidity control, and precise visual tasks are performed at dedicated workstations under proper lighting. The job requires a certain level of physical strength and concentration, and may involve teamwork as part of a production line.
Future Outlook
Due to the advancement of mechanization and automation in the domestic textile industry, demand is on a declining trend, but manual finishing is essential for high-value-added products and special materials, and a certain level of demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Physically Strong
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Hand Finisher → Textile Product Hand Finisher → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager
Required Skills
Finishing Manual Work / Product Inspection Skills / Safety and Health Management / Simple Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Communication Skills / Basic Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Basic Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Knowledge (QC Methods)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise visual inspection to detect small scratches or foreign matter is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and repetitive motions, requiring physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work mainly consists of repetitive tasks following set procedures, emphasizing practical work over logical thinking. |
| Communication Skills | The work is primarily individual tasks, with little interpersonal negotiation or advanced communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Accuracy in routine tasks is required more than creative ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The role centers on following instructions rather than independent task design. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced numerical calculations needed; only simple measurements. |
| Planning & Organization | Does not handle planning or process design; follows work instructions. |
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