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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

Also called: Ironing Worker, Pants Presser, Presser, Shirt Presser

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.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

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

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

Realistic

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

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

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $29,690

Education

No high school diploma/GED or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.