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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-6021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

What this job is about

Ensure high-quality finishing of garments for delivery.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare materials for pressing

    Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.

  2. 2

    Select pressing machines

    Select appropriate pressing machines based on garment properties such as heat tolerance.

  3. 3

    Operate pressing machines

    Activate and adjust machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure of pressing machines.

  4. 4

    Finish garments

    Finish pants, jackets, shirts, and other articles using hand irons for high quality finishes.

  5. 5

    Package finished articles

    Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.