[Core] [83% incumbents] Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.
  DWAs: Operate garment treatment equipment. | Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.
  DWAs: Count finished products or workpieces. | Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.

[Core] [82% incumbents] Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.
  DWAs: Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel. | Direct operational or production activities.

[Supplemental] [82% incumbents] Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.
  DWAs: Immerse objects or workpieces in cleaning or coating solutions.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | Direct operational or production activities.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.
  DWAs: Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.
  DWAs: Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.
  DWAs: Operate garment treatment equipment. | Direct operational or production activities.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.
  DWAs: Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains. | Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.
  DWAs: Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.
  DWAs: Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.
  DWAs: Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.
  DWAs: Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.
  DWAs: Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Supplemental] [80% incumbents] Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.
  DWAs: Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
  DWAs: Operate garment treatment equipment.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Lubricate production equipment.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.
  DWAs: Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.20 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Production and Processing (imp:3.10 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:2.97 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.94 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.81 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:2.69 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.41 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:2.38 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.32 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.24 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.21 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.18 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:2.03 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.02 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.98 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Foreign Language (imp:1.96 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:1.96 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:1.95 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.93 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.71 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.69 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Food Production (imp:1.65) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.56 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.54 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.45 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.45 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.43 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Biology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.28 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.74 lvl:4.10) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.65 lvl:3.23) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.64 lvl:3.24) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.62 lvl:3.36) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.49 lvl:2.78) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.33 lvl:3.04) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.31 lvl:2.86) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.24 lvl:2.30) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.17 lvl:2.66) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.10 lvl:2.81) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.06 lvl:2.55) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:3.02 lvl:2.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.98 lvl:2.40) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.89 lvl:2.70) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.89 lvl:2.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.87 lvl:2.47) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.77 lvl:2.36) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.74 lvl:2.21) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.74 lvl:2.12) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.72 lvl:2.36) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.67) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.50) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.64 lvl:2.04) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.57 lvl:2.14) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Processing Information (imp:2.55 lvl:2.03) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.54 lvl:1.93) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.53 lvl:1.94) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.50 lvl:1.74) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.28 lvl:1.59) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.18 lvl:1.46) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.10 lvl:1.56) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.09 lvl:1.41) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.07 lvl:1.43) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.05 lvl:1.15) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.04 lvl:1.69) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.00 lvl:1.77) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Working with Computers (imp:1.99 lvl:1.60) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.99 lvl:1.07) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.98 lvl:1.42) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:1.97 lvl:1.32) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.71 lvl:1.07) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.71) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.46) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.34) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.28) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:0.07) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Confidence (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.48) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.68) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 198,040
  annual_median    : $34,890
  annual_pct10     : $27,440
  annual_pct25     : $30,360
  annual_pct75     : $37,560
  annual_pct90     : $43,190
  annual_mean      : $34,920
  hourly_median    : $16.78

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($39,590)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($19,280)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.053x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   97,660  median: $  34,860
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   42,370  median: $  34,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   33,450  median: $  35,020
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   12,240  median: $  34,520
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,790  median: $  40,270
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,220  median: $  35,850
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,480  median: $  36,510
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      860  median: $  38,250
  Manufacturing                            emp:      710  median: $  37,590
  Educational Services                     emp:      360  median: $  37,430

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   97,660  median: $  34,860
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   42,370  median: $  34,690
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   33,450  median: $  35,020
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   12,240  median: $  34,520
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,790  median: $  40,270
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,220  median: $  35,850
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,480  median: $  36,510
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      860  median: $  38,250
  Manufacturing                            emp:      710  median: $  37,590
  Educational Services                     emp:      360  median: $  37,430

exact_match_status : found
matched_title      : Laundry and Dry Cleaning International Union
match_score        : 0.6842
wikidata_qid       : Q6498481
word_count         : 111
wikipedia_url      : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laundry_and_Dry_Cleaning_International_Union
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:13:36.836188Z

--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Laundry and Dry Cleaning International Union is an AFL–CIO union in the United States. Based in Oakland, California, it was created as an alternative to the Laundry Workers International Union, which had been expelled from the AFL–CIO in 1958 for corruption. Russell Crowell was president of the new union from 1962 to 1983.
The organization merged with the Service Employees International Union in 1999, at which time it had 11,000 members.


== See also ==

Laundry Workers Industrial Union


== External links ==
Television interview with union member Tacolia (?) McDaniel and president Russell Crowell, 1963, about union and nonunion wages in the industry (starting at 13:05)


== References ==

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Dry cleaning (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_cleaning
  QID: Q878156
  Extract: Dry cleaning is any cleaning process for clothing and textiles using a solvent other than water. Clothes are instead soaked in a water-free liquid organic solvent typically inside a specialised dry-cleaning machine. The most commonly used solvent is perchloroethylene, although other solvents such as

  Title: Laundry (similarity: 0.3590)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laundry
  QID: Q852100
  Extract: Laundry is the washing of clothing and other textiles, and, more broadly, their drying and ironing as well. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of

  Title: Wet cleaning (similarity: 0.4091)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_cleaning
  QID: Q1966035
  Extract: Wet cleaning refers to methods of professional cleaning that, in contrast to traditional dry cleaning, avoids the use of organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and hydrocarbons, but instead uses the inorganic solvent water with organic detergents. Proponents of wet cleaning state that these me

  Title: John Taolo Gaetsewe (similarity: 0.1961)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Taolo_Gaetsewe
  QID: Q23614597
  Extract: John Taolo Gaetsewe was born in the village of Maruping in Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality.

  Title: Mingus (Joni Mitchell album) (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mingus_(Joni_Mitchell_album)
  QID: Q139269
  Extract: Mingus is the tenth studio album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released on June 13, 1979, and was her last studio album for Asylum Records. The album is a collaboration between Mitchell and Charles Mingus. It was recorded in the months before and after Mingus' death in January 1979 and 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear wage data from BLS, and comprehensive skill/knowledge profiles provide reliable foundation for analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:43:55.393368+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,937
tokens_output        : 4,239
cost_usd             : $0.046397
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : Laundry and Dry Cleaning International Union
wikipedia_note       : Wikipedia match was for the labor union rather than the occupation itself. Semantic neighbors provide relevant context about dry cleaning and laundry processes.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers operate washing machines, dry-cleaning equipment, and related machinery to clean industrial and household textiles including garments, linens, carpets, and specialty items like leather and fur. They examine articles to determine appropriate cleaning methods, apply stain removal treatments, and monitor machine processes to ensure quality results. According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage is $34,890 with 198,040 workers employed nationwide.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by examining and sorting articles based on fabric type, color, dirt content, and required cleaning technique. They load items into washers or dry-cleaning machines, adjusting valves and levers to regulate machine processes and chemical volumes. Throughout the cleaning cycle, they monitor equipment operation and make adjustments as needed. When stains are present, they determine appropriate spotting procedures and solvents, applying bleaching powders or steam treatments to remove stubborn marks. After cleaning, they remove articles from machines, sort and count items, then fold, wrap, or hang them for customer pickup.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals who are detail-oriented and dependable, as attention to fabric care and following precise cleaning procedures is essential. The high Realistic orientation (6.38) indicates a preference for hands-on work with tangible objects and machinery. Workers need steady hands and manual dexterity for handling delicate fabrics and operating controls with precision. Good customer service skills are important since workers often interact with clients about special cleaning requirements. Those who thrive tend to be cautious and methodical, understanding that improper handling can damage expensive items.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require minimal formal education, with 65.2% of workers having less than a high school diploma and 34.2% holding a high school diploma or equivalent. Training is typically provided on-the-job, covering machine operation, fabric identification, stain removal techniques, and safety procedures. Some workers may pursue post-secondary certificates in textile care or related fields, though this represents only 0.6% of the workforce. Previous experience in manufacturing or production environments can be helpful but is not required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers can advance to supervisory roles overseeing laundry operations or specialized positions like master dry cleaners handling luxury items. Some pursue entrepreneurship by opening their own dry-cleaning establishments. Career progression may lead to equipment maintenance specialist roles or quality control positions. The transferable skills in operations monitoring, time management, and customer service can open doors to other production and service roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, 198,040 workers earn a median annual wage of $34,890, with the 10th-90th percentile range spanning $27,440 to $43,190. Geographic variation is moderate with a 2.05x ratio between highest-paying Washington ($39,590) and lowest-paying Guam ($19,280). Employment concentrates in Other Services (97,660 workers), Accommodation and Food Services (42,370), and Health Care and Social Assistance (33,450). The industry serves essential needs across residential and commercial sectors. Demand remains stable as consumers and businesses continue to require professional textile cleaning services, particularly for specialty items that cannot be cleaned at home.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk is moderate as core tasks involve machine operation and monitoring rather than complex decision-making. Modern equipment increasingly features automated cycles and digital controls, but human oversight remains critical for fabric assessment, stain treatment selection, and quality inspection. The high importance of handling and moving objects (3.7) and controlling machines and processes (3.6) suggests continued need for human dexterity and judgment in determining appropriate treatments for different materials.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles work with textile processing and share similar manufacturing environments with overlapping equipment knowledge.
    data: same job zone 2
    data: shared textile processing knowledge
    data: overlapping work activities in handling objects
  [skill_overlap] Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (53-7061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require operations monitoring, attention to detail, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and procedures.
    data: shared operations monitoring skill
    data: similar chemical knowledge requirements
    data: comparable attention to detail work styles
  [task_similarity] Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9192.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both operate washing equipment and control machine processes with similar monitoring and adjustment requirements.
    data: controlling machines and processes work activity
    data: equipment operation overlap
    data: process monitoring similarities
  [knowledge_overlap] Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require customer service knowledge and understanding of cleaning procedures for various materials.
    data: customer and personal service knowledge
    data: cleaning procedures understanding
    data: material handling requirements
  [riasec_cluster] Sewing Machine Operators (51-6031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both have high Realistic orientation and work in textile manufacturing environments requiring manual dexterity and attention to detail.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code dominance
    data: textile industry connection
    data: manual dexterity requirements
    data: job zone 2 classification

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['laundry worker', 'dry cleaning', 'washing machine operator', 'textile cleaner', 'garment cleaner', 'industrial washing', 'cleaning equipment operator', 'fabric care']
  exclude_keywords : ['presser', 'sewing', 'manufacturing', 'housekeeping', 'janitor']
  title_patterns   : ['*laundry*', '*dry*clean*', '*wash*operator*', '*clean*worker*', '*textile*clean*']
  common_variations: ['laundromat worker', 'dry cleaner', 'washing machine tender', 'cleaning machine operator', 'fabric treatment worker', 'garment care specialist', 'industrial cleaner', 'textile washing operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'cleaning', 'dry', 'production', 'materials', 'machines', 'principles', 'articles', 'objects', 'solutions', 'control', 'activities', 'water', 'procedures', 'includes', 'products', 'techniques', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  38  0.01290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:61%  dwas:26%  inference:11%
others                     38  0.01290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cleaning                   28  0.00950  inference            inference:43%  wikipedia:32%  onet_tasks:18%
dry                        20  0.00679  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:45%  inference:30%  wikipedia:25%
production                 18  0.00611  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:44%  inference:11%
materials                  18  0.00611  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:39%  inference:6%
machines                   16  0.00543  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:25%
principles                 16  0.00543  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
articles                   15  0.00509  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:80%  inference:20%
objects                    15  0.00509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  dwas:7%
solutions                  13  0.00441  dwas                 dwas:69%  onet_tasks:15%  onet_dimensions:15%
control                    13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
activities                 13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:31%
water                      12  0.00407  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:25%
procedures                 12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                   12  0.00407  dwas                 dwas:58%  onet_dimensions:42%
techniques                 11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machine                    10  0.00339  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
fabrics                    10  0.00339  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:10%
identifying                10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
human                      10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
operate                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
hand                        9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
laundry                     9  0.00305  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
quality                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
standards                   9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                    9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:44%
quickly                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
union                       9  0.00305  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  inference:11%
chemical                    8  0.00272  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%