Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Ironers and Pressers


Ironers or Pressers iron or press garments and other fabrics, such as delicate and formal wear, in a commercial laundry or private residence.

What the job involves

  • Smoothes articles and guides them through cleaning and pressing machines

  • Stops and starts machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles

  • Makes minor repairs

  • Irons and presses clean articles

  • Places articles on shelves and hangs articles for delivery and collection

  • Packages articles and prepares orders for dispatch