PRESSER (DRY CLEANING)
About The Position
Performs pressing dry clean work which involves shaping and pressing of garments and articles by operation of steam press machines and hand irons. Also assists in dry cleaning wearing apparel and other articles. Presses dry cleaned garments or articles such as wool silk and other fabrics e.g. pants coats dresses gowns military uniforms shirts utilizing number of pressers. Makes proper pressing lay on such presses as utility puff ironer topper and garment form and steam cabinet for removal of wrinkles from dresses and coats. Reshapes pleats and creases apparel to intended size shape and appearance. Removes wrinkles and retains shape without shrinking stretching or otherwise damaging garment. Assists in sorting and pressing wet garments utilizing an automatic spreader. Folds ironed flatwork utilizing a folding table and places in stack of prescribed numbers. Counts items wraps and labels for pick-up delivery. As required assists in sorting incoming garments for dry cleaning by colors and dislodges lint. Weighs garments for proper cleaning and places in washers according to the capacity of the machine. Mixes detergent and places in machine following established instructions. Also prepares hangers for garments cleaned. Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner. Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who determines assignments. Work is performed within the framework of established guidelines and instructions. Refers problems to supervisor for resolution. Work is reviewed through spot check for cleanliness quality neatness and patron satisfaction. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Twelve months experience performing work involving the operation of garment steam press machines and hand irons.
- One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for 12 months of experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs pressing dry clean work which involves shaping and pressing of garments and articles by operation of steam press machines and hand irons.
- Assists in dry cleaning wearing apparel and other articles.
- Presses dry cleaned garments or articles such as wool silk and other fabrics e.g. pants coats dresses gowns military uniforms shirts utilizing number of pressers.
- Makes proper pressing lay on such presses as utility puff ironer topper and garment form and steam cabinet for removal of wrinkles from dresses and coats.
- Reshapes pleats and creases apparel to intended size shape and appearance.
- Removes wrinkles and retains shape without shrinking stretching or otherwise damaging garment.
- Assists in sorting and pressing wet garments utilizing an automatic spreader.
- Folds ironed flatwork utilizing a folding table and places in stack of prescribed numbers.
- Counts items wraps and labels for pick-up delivery.
- Assists in sorting incoming garments for dry cleaning by colors and dislodges lint.
- Weighs garments for proper cleaning and places in washers according to the capacity of the machine.
- Mixes detergent and places in machine following established instructions.
- Prepares hangers for garments cleaned.
- Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Refers problems to supervisor for resolution.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
