Dyer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Dyer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Applies dye to article, using spray gun, electrically rotated brush, or handbrush.
Immerses article in bleaching bath to strip colors.
Immerses article in dye solution and stirs with stick, or dyes article in rotary-drum or paddle dyeing machine.
Operates or directs operation of extractor and drier.
Sprays or brushes article with prepared solution to remove stains.
Matches sample color, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and type, construction, condition, and color of article.
Measures and mixes amounts of bleaches, dyes, oils, and acids, following formulas.
Rinses article in water and acetic acid solution to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
Dissolves dye or bleaching chemicals in water.
Examines article to identify fabric and original dye by sight, touch, or by testing sample with fire or chemical reagent.
Tests dye on swatch of fabric, to ensure color match.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Dyer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Dyer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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