Ironer and Presser

811513 · Medium Next-day ready

Irons or presses garments and other fabrics, such as delicate and formal wear, in a commercial laundry or private residence.

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.

Works indoors in various clothing outlets, dry-cleaning, clothing or woollen factories to press and fold clothes and other items.
Work areas will usually be adequately heated and ventilated.

Light to medium physical demand
Stands or sits on high stools at pressing machines.
Occasionally walks about the work area to collect supplies or other items.
Stretches up and across on a frequent basis to place items to be ironed on machine table and to bring pressing head down on to the item.
Squatting, crouching or kneeling movements may be required on an occasional basis.
Bends frequently to pick up items for ironing and pressing.
Twisting of their body or neck will be an occasional requirement.
Substantial contact with water or skin irritants is not required.
Lifting of items for pressing or folding is frequent.
Repetitive hand and arm movements are required to place items on table, operate presser head and fold items.
Driving is not required.
Mental skills necessary include practical and problem-solving skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 5

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Nil entry requirements for ironer and presser.