Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
What is a Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials?
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials are professionals who play a crucial role in the garment manufacturing industry. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the proper appearance and quality of textile products through pressing, steaming, and finishing processes. This career involves working with various types of fabrics, including natural fibers like cotton and wool, as well as synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon. Pressers utilize specialized equipment such as steam irons, pressing machines, and finishing tables to achieve the desired look of garments, ensuring they are free from wrinkles, creases, and imperfections. In addition to clothing, pressers may also work with other textile products such as curtains, upholstery, and linens. Accuracy and attention to detail are vital in this role, as pressers must follow specific guidelines for each garment type, taking into account fabric characteristics and care instructions. Overall, the work of pressers contributes significantly to the overall quality and presentation of textile products in the fashion industry.
Tasks
- 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.
- Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.
- Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Email software
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Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Tools Used
- Ironing machines or presses
- Steam pressing machines
- Shears
- Laundry type combined washing or drying machines
- Micrometers
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills
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Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Abilities
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Doctoral degree
Work Activities
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Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Detailed Work Activities
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Package products for storage or shipment.
- Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.
- Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$23650.0 - $39360.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.