Ironers and Pressers

Ironers or Pressers iron or press garments and other fabrics, such as delicate and formal wear, in a commercial laundry or private residence.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Smoothes articles and guides them through cleaning and pressing machines
  • Stops and starts machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
  • Makes minor repairs
  • Irons and presses clean articles
  • Places articles on shelves and hangs articles for delivery and collection
  • Packages articles and prepares orders for dispatch

Key values of workers in Ironers and Pressers

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Ironers and Pressers

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.