Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material

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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material

What they do

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

Also Called: Boarder, Dry Cleaner Presser, Garment Presser, Ironing Machine Operator, Ironing Worker, Pants Presser, Presser, Pressing Machine Operator, Shirt Presser, Silk Presser, Boarder, Dry Cleaner Presser, Garment Presser, Ironing Machine Operator, Ironing Worker, Pants Presser, Presser, Pressing Machine Operator, Shirt Presser, Silk Presser

$23,650
Starting Salary (2023)
$32,240
Median Salary (2023)
-21.8%
Projected Job Growth
28,700
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.
Operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or to shape, form, or patch articles.
Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.
Push and pull irons over surfaces of articles to smooth or shape them.
Lower irons, rams, or pressing heads of machines into position over material to be pressed.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Innovation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operation and Control
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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