Garment pressing worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Summary
Garment pressing workers are specialists who use steam or hot water in cleaning and finishing processes to stretch out wrinkles in fabrics and adjust shape and texture.
Description
Garment pressing workers operate steaming machines or steam irons in cleaning factories to remove wrinkles from fabrics using high-temperature steam or vapor. They handle a variety of fabric products such as clothing, curtains, and bedding, adjusting temperature and humidity settings according to the material, pressing uniformly to maintain texture while finishing. The work requires attention to detail and proper machine operation skills, as well as product quality inspection and machine maintenance.
Future Outlook
In the cleaning industry, while automation equipment and labor-saving measures are advancing, the finishing process that determines the quality of fabric products requires skilled techniques, and the demand for garment pressing workers is expected to be maintained to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Garment pressing worker → Finishing supervisor → Factory manager → Quality control staff → Cleaning factory operation
Required Skills
Fabric material knowledge / Iron operation / Steaming machine operation / Temperature and humidity management
Recommended Skills
Color judgment ability / Machine maintenance / Textile product knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss fine wrinkles or finishing quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is a standardized process with little need for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical and quantitative analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cleaning technician
Related Jobs
- Cleaning technician
- Ironing worker
- Press worker
- Spot removal worker