Presser; Dry Cleaning

Job Summary

Performs pressing dry clean work which involves shaping and pressing of garments and articles by operation of steam press machines and hand irons. Also assists in dry cleaning wearing apparel and other articles.

• Presses dry cleaned garments or articles such as wool, silk, and other fabrics (e.g., pants, coats, dresses, gowns, military uniforms, shirts) utilizing number of pressers.
• Makes proper pressing lay on such presses as utility puff ironer topper and garment form and steam cabinet for removal of wrinkles from dresses and coats.
• Reshapes pleats and creases apparel to intended size, shape, and appearance.
• Removes wrinkles and retains shape without shrinking, stretching, or otherwise damaging garment.
• Assists in sorting and pressing wet garments utilizing automatic spreader.
• Folds ironed flatwork using a folding table and places in stack of prescribed numbers.
• Counts items, wraps, and labels for pick‑up delivery.
• Assists in sorting incoming garments for dry cleaning by colors and dislodges lint.
• Weighs garments for proper cleaning and places in washers according to the capacity of the machine.
• Mixes detergent and places in machine following established instructions.
• Prepares hangers for garments cleaned.
• Maintains working area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who determines assignments.
• Refers problems to supervisor for resolution.
• Works reviewed through spot check for cleanliness, quality, neatness, and patron satisfaction.

Pressing work requires continuous standing with constant movement of arms and feet in adjusting garments and operating presses.

Laundries are usually noisy, hot, and humid. Pressers are constantly exposed to possible burns from presses.

Twelve months experience performing work involving the operation of garment steam press machines and hand irons.

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for 12 months of experience.

Pressing work requires continuous standing with constant movement of arms and feet in adjusting garments and operating presses.

United States – Illinois – Great Lakes

Recruit Training Command

Full‑Time (35+ hours)

Jun 23, 2026, 10:59:00 PM