Career Details :: Pressers, Hand
Description
Press articles to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and give shape by using hand iron. Articles pressed include: drapes, knit goods, millinery parts, parachutes, garments, slip covers, and textiles such as lace, rayon, and silk. May block (shape) knitted garments after cleaning. May press leather goods.
Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Tasks
- Pushes and pulls iron over surface of article, according to type of fabric.
- Fits odd-shaped pieces that cannot be pressed flat over puff iron.
- Adjusts temperature of iron, according to fabric type, and uses covering cloths to prevent scorching or sheen on delicate fabrics.
- Places article in position on ironing board or worktable.
- Pins, folds, and hangs article after pressing.
- Measures fabric to specifications, cuts uneven edges with shears, folds material, and presses with iron to form heading.
- Smoothes and shapes fabric prior to pressing.
- Sprays water over fabric to soften fibers when not using steam iron.
Related Careers
- Bakers, Bread and Pastry
- Dishwashers
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
- Hand Compositors and Typesetters
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Pressers, Delicate Fabrics
- Spotters, Dry Cleaning
Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Indoors
- Hazardous Situations
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Standing
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
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