Operate washer extractor

Description

Prepare the equipment and safely load and unload clothing items in and out of the washer extractor. Select the right washing programme, recognize faults and malfunctions with the machine and report this to the right person.

Alternative labels

operating washer extractor
run washing machine
operate extractor
operate washing machine
run washer extractor

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate washer extractor is an essential skill of the following 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.

Optional skill

Operate washer extractor 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.

Laundromat attendant: Laundromat attendants assist the customers of self-servicing laundries with issues related to coin-machines, dryers or vending machines. They maintain the general cleanliness of the laundry.

 


 

References

  1. Operate washer extractor – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022