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65320.01 – Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators

Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators operate machines to dry-clean and launder garments and other articles.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Dry cleaner
  • Dry cleaner helper
  • Launderer
  • Laundry machine operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate dry cleaning machines to dry-clean dresses, suits, coats, sweaters and other garments, draperies, cushion covers and other articles
  • Sort garments and operate washing machines and dryers to clean and dry clothing, sheets, blankets, towels and other articles
  • Operate machines to clean and blow-dry fur garments
  • Operate machines to dry-clean, dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments
  • Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory dry cleaning and laundry occupations is possible with additional training and experience.
  • Workers in this group may specialize in finishing suede, leather, fur and delicate articles.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

65 – Sales and service support occupations

Sub-major group

653 – Support occupations in cleaning and related services

Minor group

6532 – Service support and related occupations

Unit group

65320 – Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations

Occupational profile

65320.01 – Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators

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