Pressers, Textile, Garment, & 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.

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

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Innovation

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Email software

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

no high school diploma/GED
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$24,190

$18,410

$31,440