Description
Use assigned equipment such as shirt, sleeve, collar, cuff and single or double buck pressing machines to press a variety of customers garments.
Alternative labels
operate dry cleaning pressing machine
operate pressing machines for dry cleaning
operating dry cleaning pressing machines
run dry cleaning pressing machines
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate dry cleaning pressing machines is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Laundry ironer: Laundry ironers re-shape clothing items and linen and remove creases from them by using irons, presses and steamers. They clean and maintain the ironing and drying area and organise the items accordingly.
Optional skill
Operate dry cleaning pressing machines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Laundry worker: Laundry workers operate and monitor machines that use chemicals to wash or dry-clean articles such as cloth and leather garments, linens, drapes or carpets, ensuring the color and texture of these articles is being maintained. They work in laundry shops and industrial laundry companies and sort the articles received from clients by fabric type. They also determine the cleaning technique to be applied.
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