In a typical work setting, clothes pressers:

Interpersonal Relationships

• Have a low level of social contact. They work alone most of the time or with other pressers.
• May work as part of a team.

Physical Work Conditions

• Always work indoors.
• Are regularly exposed to very hot temperatures from machines.
• Are sometimes exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that may cause minor burns.
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• Are sometimes exposed to contaminants such as cleaning fluids.
• Often work physically near other pressers.

Work Performance

• Must meet strict daily deadlines.
• Must be exact or highly accurate in performing the job.
• Set some daily tasks and goals. Make minor decisions independently, but often consult with supervisors first.
• Must allow the work pace to be set by the speed of machinery. This especially applies to pressing machine operators.

Hours/Travel

• Usually work 40 hours per week.
• May work evenings and weekends, if employed by laundry and dry cleaning services.