Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
89 alternate job titles:
All-Around Presser
Armhole Presser
Automatic Presser
Blocker
Boarder
Bobbin Presser
Brim Presser
Buffing Wheel Presser
Bulk Folder
Calender Machine Operator
Clothes Ironer
Clothes Presser
Clothing Presser
Coat Presser
Creaser
Crown Presser
Curtain Stretcher
Delicate Fabrics Presser
Drapery Head Former
Dry Clean Presser
Dry Cleaner Presser
Flap Presser
Flat Finisher
Flat Ironer
Flatwork Finisher
Flatwork Ironer
Flatwork Presser
Form Presser
Fur Ironer
Garment Folder
Garment Presser
Garment Steamer
Hand Flatwork Finisher
Hand Ironer
Hand Presser
Handkerchief Presser
Hat Blocker
Hat Ironer
Hat Lining Blocker
Hat Presser
Hat Steamer
Hydraulic Press Operator
Ironer
Ironing Machine Operator
Ironing Pleater
Ironing Worker
Knitted Goods Shaper
Laundry Press Operator
Laundry Presser
Leather Finisher
Linen Folder
Linens Folder
Machine Presser
Machine Straw Hat Presser
Mangle Feeder
Mangler
Millinery Blocker
Pants Presser
Patch Press Operator
Patching Machine Operator
Press Operator
Presser
Pressing Machine Operator
Pressing Machine Tender
Pressure Steamer Tender
Seam Presser
Shirt Folder
Shirt Ironer
Shirt Line Operator
Shirt Presser
Silk Finisher
Silk Presser
Sleeve Ironer
Sleeve Presser Operator
Sleever
Slip Presser
Steam Clothes Press Operator
Steam Press Operator
Steam Press Tender
Steam Presser
Steamer
Steaming Cabinet Tender
Straw Hat Plunger Operator
Strip Presser
Tie Presser
Under Presser
Vest Presser
Wool Presser
Yoke Presser
Salary Information
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials: $33,880 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers. | General |
| Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. | General |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Package products for storage or shipment. | General |
| Select production equipment according to product specifications. | General |
| Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. | General |
| Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. | General |
| Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Clean fabrics or apparel. | General |
| Install mechanical components in production equipment. | General |
| Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Operate sewing equipment. | General |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | General |
| Cut fabrics. | General |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental Drycleaner | Drycleaning & Laundry Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Garment Care Professional | Drycleaning & Laundry Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Washroom Technician | Association for Linen Management | Not Available |
| Master Sewing and Design Professional | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals | Not Available |
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