How do they match: Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

  • Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

  • Machine Filler
  • Machine Fur Cleaner
  • Machine Ironer
  • Machine Rug Cleaner
  • Machine Washer
  • Benzene Worker
  • Box Storage Worker
  • Cleaning Machine Operator
  • Collar Worker
  • Curb Worker
  • Drying Machine Operator
  • Extracting Machine Operator
  • Folding Machine Operator
  • Fur Glazing and Polishing Machine Operator
  • Handy Worker
  • Laundromat Worker
  • Laundry Worker
  • Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Machine Operator
  • Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Machine Tender
  • Linen Worker
  • Marking Machine Operator
  • Patching Machine Operator
  • Reel Worker
  • Sterilizer Machine Operator
  • Table Machine Operator
  • Utility Worker
  • Wash Tub Machine Operator
  • Washerette Machine Operator
  • Washing Machine Operator

  • Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.

  • Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
  • Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
  • Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
  • Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
  • Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
  • Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
  • Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
  • Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
  • Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
  • Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
  • Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
  • Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.

  • Repair textiles or apparel.