Tube Washer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves cleaning and washing tubes (hoses and piping parts) used in manufacturing factories and similar facilities to prepare them for reuse.
Description
Tube washers target tubes (hoses and piping parts) used at sites such as food factories, chemical plants, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, performing cleaning tasks to remove dirt and residues. Using manual labor or dedicated cleaning machines, they conduct brushing, high-pressure washing, chemical cleaning with solvents, and more, followed by thorough drying and visual inspections or leak tests. This also includes operating cleaning equipment, handling chemical agents, managing cleaning schedules, and creating work records. Compliance with hygiene standards and quality control requirements is essential, and work is carried out in collaboration with equipment maintenance staff and quality control personnel.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and mechanization in manufacturing, while cleaning processes are progressing toward automation, expertise in hygiene management and quality assurance will continue to be required, so a steady level of demand is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Production Line Staff → Quality Control Staff → Equipment Maintenance Staff
Required Skills
Handling Washing Agents / Inspection Observation Skills / Washing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management Knowledge / Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed verification is essential up to the finest details because cleaning residues affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for standing work and handling heavy tubes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work follows routine procedures based on steps, with little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few situations requiring creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work procedures are prescribed, with little spontaneous ingenuity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Opportunities for acquiring specialized knowledge are limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management and measurements are simple. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work is performed in an orderly manner following instructions. |
Aliases
- Hose Washer
- Pipe Washer
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- Machine Cleaner
- Piping Washer