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, fine linens, rugs, and carpets.
- Laundry Worker
- Laundry Aide
- Laundry Attendant
- Laundry Housekeeper
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- Personal Clothing Laundry Aide
- Drycleaner
- Spotter
- Laundress
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| 51-4193.00 |
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| 51-5022.00 |
Prepress Technicians and Workers |
| 51-5023.00 |
Printing Machine Operators |
| 51-6021.00 |
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials |
| 51-6061.00 |
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders |
| 51-9121.00 |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
| 51-9123.00 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
| 51-9131.00 |
Photographic Process Workers |
| 51-9132.00 |
Photographic Processing Machine Operators |
| 51-9191.00 |
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders |
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- Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
- Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
- Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
- Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
- Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
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- Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
- Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.
- Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
- Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
- Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
- Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.
- Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
- Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
- Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
- Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
- Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
- 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.
- Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
- Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.
- Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
- Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
- Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
- Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
- Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
- 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.
- Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.
- Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
- Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
- Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
- Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
- Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.
- 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.
- Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
- Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
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- adjust production equipment/machinery setup
- apply cleaning solvents
- attach or mark identification onto products or containers
- block knitted garments
- calculate weights or proportions of pigments required to make dye
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- adjust production equipment/machinery setup
- apply cleaning solvents
- attach or mark identification onto products or containers
- block knitted garments
- calculate weights or proportions of pigments required to make dye
- clean equipment or machinery
- clean linens
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- distinguish colors
- dye fabric or leather articles
- examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
- grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications
- identify type of stain in fabrics, such as wool, synthetics, or silk
- load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
- load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
- maintain consistent production quality
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
- mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
- monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
- operate laundering or dry cleaning equipment
- operate sewing machine
- operate textile production equipment/machinery
- operate vacuum or air hose
- perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
- press garment or fabric
- read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
- recognize characteristics of cloth or fabric
- remove stains from fabric or carpet
- sew by hand
- sort articles for laundry or dry cleaning
- spray water, steam, or air over fabric or leather
- spread fabric or clothing article on worktable or ironing board
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use hand iron
- use hand or power tools
- wrap products
- Dry Cleaning Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
- Laundry and Bath Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
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- Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
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- Continuous-Towel Roller
- Dry Cleaner
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- Laundry Worker I
- Laundry Worker II
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- Continuous-Towel Roller
- Dry Cleaner
- Dry-Cleaner Apprentice
- Dyer
- Feather Renovator
- Fur Blower
- Fur Cleaner
- Fur Cleaner, Machine
- Fur-Glazing-and-Polishing-Machine Operator
- Launderer, Hand
- Laundry Operator
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- Laundry Worker I
- Laundry Worker II
- Leather Cleaner
- Rug Cleaner, Machine
- Rug Dyer I
- Rug Dyer II
- Spot Cleaner
- Spotter I
- Spotter II
- Upholstery Cleaner
- Washer, Machine
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