Pressers, Textile, Garment, & Related Materials

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Ironing Worker, Pants Presser, Presser, Shirt Presser

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What they do:
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
On the job, you would:
  • 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.

Knowledge

Business

  • customer service

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Skills

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Controlled Movement

  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Innovation

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word Hot Technology

Education

no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:

$32,240
$23,650
$39,360
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