skillfactor-pipeline/skills/laundry-ironer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — laundry ironer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-6011.00 (Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers).

Task statements

• [Core] Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
• [Core] Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
• [Core] Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
• [Core] Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
• [Core] Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
• [Core] Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
• [Supplemental] Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
• [Supplemental] Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
• [Supplemental] Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
• [Supplemental] Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
• [Supplemental] Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
• [Supplemental] Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
• [Supplemental] Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
• [Supplemental] Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
• [Supplemental] Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
• [Supplemental] Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
• [Supplemental] Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
• [Supplemental] Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
• [Supplemental] Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
• [Supplemental] Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
• [Supplemental] Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.

Detailed work activities

• Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.
• Clean production equipment.
• Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
• Count finished products or workpieces.
• Direct operational or production activities.
• Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.
• Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains.
• Lubricate production equipment.
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
• Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Operate garment treatment equipment.
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
• Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.
• Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
• Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.