7157-Laundry Machine Operators

Job Title: 

Laundry Machine Operators

Job Description: 

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

Tasks: 

Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles;

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

715701 - Laundry Machine Operator
Description : Sorts, cleans, irons, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Folding Machine Operator (Laundry), Launderer, Washing Machine Operator

715702 - Drycleaner
Description : Cleans clothing, garments, upholstery and other fabrics using dry-cleaning agents and machines.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Dry-cleaning Machine Operator

715703 - Pressing Machine Operator (Laundry)
Description : Irons or presses garments and other fabrics such as delicate and formal wear in a commercial laundry or private residence.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Textile Press Operating Worker, Textile Press Operator

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa