// Unit group · 8157

Laundry Machine Operators

Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments.

// Working conditions

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required

placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas

checking and removing stains from garments, replacing buttons and making minor repairs

loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors

adding cleaning agents and starches to articles

smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines

stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles

placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection

packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch.

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Dry-cleaning machine operator
- Laundry machine operator
- Pressing machine operator (laundry)

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Hand launderer - 9121
- Hand presser - 9121

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