Description
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers.
- 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.
- Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.
- Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons.
Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Detailed Work Activities
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing 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.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Word processing software
Abilities
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
Skills
- Operation and Control
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Production and Processing
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Washroom TechnicianCertifying Organization
Association for Linen Management
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Sewing and Design ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
National Certification for Flexographic Press OperatorsCertifying Organization
The National Council for Skill Standards in Graphic Communications
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Garment Care ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Environmental DrycleanerCertifying Organization
Drycleaning & Laundry Institute
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $30,040 |
| Median (50%) | $34,047 |
| High (90%) | $41,096 |
Employability
There are currently 29,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 25,800 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -12%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -12%
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