Dry Cleaner

What people in this role do:

• Examine articles, picking out those that may need hand spotting, repairs or treatment of stains
• Sort articles by weight, colour and type and load into computer-operated dry cleaning machines, unloading when completed
• Ensure cleaned garments are ironed and pressed, or sent to the finishing section to be pressed by steam and vacuum
• Operate boiler and wet cleaning machines
• Ensure quality of cleaning and repairs of garments have met customer requirements and expectations
• Make minor repairs to garments such as replace missing buttons
• Apply finishes to garments such as waterproofing
• Ensure maintenance on machines such as dry cleaning and pressing equipment
• Administer orders and goods

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Ability to cope with practical work
• Good colour vision
• Health and fitness
• Ability to work well with others
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: small businesses
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?