[Core] [65% incumbents] Operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or to shape, form, or patch articles.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Select appropriate pressing machines, based on garment properties such as heat tolerance.
  DWAs: Select production equipment according to product specifications.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | Package products for storage or shipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Lower irons, rams, or pressing heads of machines into position over material to be pressed.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry-cleaned and laundered articles, using hand irons.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Moisten materials to soften and smooth them.
  DWAs: Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Activate and adjust machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure of rollers, ironing shoes, or plates, according to specifications.
  DWAs: Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.
  DWAs: Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Slide material back and forth over heated, metal, ball-shaped forms to smooth and press portions of garments that cannot be satisfactorily pressed with flat pressers or hand irons.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Spray water over fabric to soften fibers when not using steam irons.
  DWAs: Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Use covering cloths to prevent equipment from damaging delicate fabrics.
  DWAs: Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Brush materials made of suede, leather, or felt to remove spots or to raise and smooth naps.
  DWAs: Clean fabrics or apparel.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Shrink, stretch, or block articles by hand to conform to original measurements, using forms, blocks, and steam.
  DWAs: Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Position materials such as cloth garments, felt, or straw on tables, dies, or feeding mechanisms of pressing machines, or on ironing boards or work tables.
  DWAs: Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. | Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Press ties on small pressing machines.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Block or shape knitted garments after cleaning.
  DWAs: Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as tape measures and micrometers.
  DWAs: Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains. | Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Measure fabric to specifications, cut uneven edges with shears, fold material, and press it with an iron to form a heading.
  DWAs: Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | Cut fabrics. | Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Sew ends of new material to leaders or to ends of material in pressing machines, using sewing machines.
  DWAs: Operate sewing equipment.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.
  DWAs: Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. | Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Identify and treat spots on garments.
  DWAs: Clean fabrics or apparel.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Finish fancy garments such as evening gowns and costumes, using hand irons to produce high quality finishes.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Push and pull irons over surfaces of articles to smooth or shape them.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Clean and maintain pressing machines, using cleaning solutions and lubricants.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Select, install, and adjust machine components, including pressing forms, rollers, and guides, using hoists and hand tools.
  DWAs: Select production equipment according to product specifications. | Install mechanical components in production equipment.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Finish velvet garments by steaming them on bucks of hot-head presses or steam tables, and brushing pile (nap) with handbrushes.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Insert heated metal forms into ties and touch up rough places with hand irons.
  DWAs: Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.61 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Production and Processing (imp:3.27 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:2.91 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.87 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:2.59 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:2.51 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.46 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mathematics (imp:2.39 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.34 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.30 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:2.19 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.08 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:1.79 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:1.79 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.76) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.68) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.66 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:1.59 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:1.56) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.54 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Psychology (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.40 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Telecommunications (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Oral Expression (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — 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 ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.90 lvl:3.96) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.79 lvl:3.50) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.79 lvl:3.98) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:3.55 lvl:2.69) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.36 lvl:3.27) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.33 lvl:3.52) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.25 lvl:3.45) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:2.94) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.83 lvl:3.26) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.83 lvl:3.10) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.77 lvl:2.48) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.74 lvl:2.49) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.73) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.72 lvl:2.63) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.68 lvl:3.00) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.58 lvl:2.14) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.56 lvl:2.75) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.55 lvl:2.21) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Processing Information (imp:2.50 lvl:2.42) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.01) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.42 lvl:2.52) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.32) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.28 lvl:2.15) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.26 lvl:1.95) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.23) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.19 lvl:1.83) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.18) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.15 lvl:1.66) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.15 lvl:1.14) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.14) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:2.06 lvl:1.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.06 lvl:1.21) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.97) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.93 lvl:1.35) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:1.83 lvl:1.57) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.74 lvl:1.14) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.47 lvl:1.07) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.31) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.23) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:1.80) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.55) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.52) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.32) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.03) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.01) — 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
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  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
  Cooperation (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.61) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.68) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.71) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Time Management (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Service Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Instructing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 26,120
  annual_median    : $35,060
  annual_pct10     : $27,180
  annual_pct25     : $29,870
  annual_pct75     : $37,940
  annual_pct90     : $43,050
  annual_mean      : $34,640
  hourly_median    : $16.85

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Illinois ($40,230)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,980)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.830x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (45 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   23,430  median: $  34,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,650  median: $  37,170
  Retail Trade                             emp:      280  median: $  34,320
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      190  median: $  35,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $  31,690
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      180  median: $  35,130
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       50  median: $  56,280

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   23,430  median: $  34,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,650  median: $  37,170
  Retail Trade                             emp:      280  median: $  34,320
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      190  median: $  35,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $  31,690
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      180  median: $  35,130
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       50  median: $  56,280

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:13:50.907599Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Textile (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile
  QID: Q28823
  Extract: Textile is an umbrella term that includes various fibre-based materials, including fibres, yarns, filaments, threads, and different types of fabric. At first, the word "textiles" only referred to woven fabrics. However, weaving is not the only manufacturing method, and many other methods were later 

  Title: Textile industry in Bangladesh (similarity: 0.4304)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_industry_in_Bangladesh
  QID: Q4855422
  Extract: The textile and clothing industries provide the most significant source of economic growth in Bangladesh's rapidly developing economy. Exports of textiles and garments are the principal source of foreign exchange earnings. By the end of December 2024, the Bangladeshi Garments Industry has earned $50

  Title: Textile industry (similarity: 0.3385)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_industry
  QID: Q607081
  Extract: The textile industry is primarily concerned with the design, production and distribution of textiles: yarn, cloth and clothing.

  Title: Direct-to-garment printing (similarity: 0.3733)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-to-garment_printing
  QID: Q681855
  Extract: Direct-to-garment printing is a process of printing graphics directly onto textiles and garments using specialized aqueous inkjet technology. DTG printers typically feature a platen designed to hold the garment in a fixed position, while specialized textile inks are jetted or sprayed onto the substr

  Title: History of clothing and textiles (similarity: 0.2469)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_clothing_and_textiles
  QID: Q2501507
  Extract: The study of the history of clothing and textiles traces the development, use, and availability of clothing and textiles over human history. Clothing and textiles reflect the materials and technologies available in different civilizations at different times. The variety and distribution of clothing 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed work activities, skills, and wage data. Related occupations and industry employment patterns provide clear context for role relationships and career pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:44:52.146503+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,601
tokens_output        : 4,191
cost_usd             : $0.045800
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic neighbors relate to broader textile industry topics rather than the specific pressing occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials operate specialized pressing equipment to remove wrinkles and shape clothing and textiles in dry cleaning, laundry, and manufacturing facilities. These workers use steam, hydraulic, or manual pressing machines to finish garments, requiring precise temperature and pressure control to avoid fabric damage. The role demands strong manual dexterity and attention to detail to ensure professional-quality results across various fabric types.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A presser begins their shift by selecting appropriate pressing equipment based on garment properties like heat tolerance and fabric type. They operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, adjusting machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure according to fabric requirements. Throughout the day, they handle delicate items by hand ironing pants, jackets, shirts, and skirts, often moistening materials to soften and smooth them before processing. They inspect finished articles for quality, then hang, fold, package, and tag items for customer delivery. The work involves continuous standing, precise hand movements, and coordination between multiple limbs while maintaining consistent quality standards.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong realistic and conventional interests who enjoy hands-on work with tangible results. Successful pressers possess exceptional manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness, enabling precise control of pressing equipment and hand irons. They demonstrate high attention to detail and dependability, as fabric damage from improper technique can be costly and irreversible. Those who thrive tend to be methodical workers who take satisfaction in transforming wrinkled garments into crisp, professionally finished items. The role appeals to individuals who prefer structured, repetitive work with clear quality standards and minimal customer interaction.

CAREER ENTRY:
This occupation typically requires minimal formal education, with 59.2% of workers having less than a high school diploma and 25.6% holding a high school diploma or equivalent. Most training occurs on-the-job, where new workers learn to operate different pressing equipment and understand fabric properties through hands-on experience. Entry-level positions often start in dry cleaning establishments or commercial laundries where workers can develop skills under supervision. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that very little to some preparation is needed, making this an accessible entry point into textile and garment production work.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to specialized roles such as head presser or production supervisor in larger facilities, or progression to related manufacturing positions like sewing machine operator or textile equipment technician. Some experienced pressers may transition to garment alteration work or open their own dry cleaning businesses. The strong foundation in fabric properties and garment construction can also lead to opportunities in textile quality control or equipment maintenance roles. Within manufacturing settings, advancement may include machine setter or operator positions for more complex textile processing equipment.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, 26,120 pressers are employed nationwide with a median annual wage of $35,060, ranging from $27,180 to $43,050 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate, with Illinois offering the highest wages at $40,230 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,980, representing a 1.83x ratio. Employment is heavily concentrated in Other Services at 23,430 positions, primarily dry cleaning and laundry establishments, with Manufacturing employing 1,650 workers. The relatively small workforce size and concentration in service industries suggests stable but limited opportunities, with demand tied to consumer spending on professional clothing care and textile manufacturing activity.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The occupation faces moderate automation risk as advanced pressing equipment increasingly incorporates automated temperature and pressure controls, reducing the need for manual adjustments. However, the high importance of manual dexterity, control precision, and visual inspection of delicate fabrics provides some protection against full automation. Complex garments requiring hand finishing and the need to handle diverse fabric types with varying requirements maintain demand for human operators who can adapt techniques based on material properties.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (51-6011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve finishing garments and handling textile materials in similar work environments.
    data: Shared industry concentration in Other Services
    data: Similar manual dexterity requirements
    data: Both handle garment finishing tasks
  [skill_overlap] Sewing Machine Operators (51-6031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require high manual dexterity, control precision, and knowledge of production and processing.
    data: Manual dexterity importance 3.6 vs similar
    data: Production and Processing knowledge overlap
    data: Both in textile/garment manufacturing
  [riasec_cluster] Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (51-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share realistic-conventional RIASEC profiles with hands-on manufacturing focus.
    data: Realistic interest dominance (R:6.38)
    data: Manual dexterity emphasis
    data: Manufacturing industry overlap
  [knowledge_overlap] Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders (51-6042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require production and processing knowledge and operate specialized manufacturing equipment.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge (3.3 importance)
    data: Equipment operation focus
    data: Manufacturing sector employment
  [career_pathway] Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders (51-6061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression from pressing to more complex textile processing operations requiring similar technical skills.
    data: Textile industry specialization
    data: Equipment operation experience
    data: Production and Processing knowledge base

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['presser', 'pressing', 'ironing', 'steam press', 'garment finishing', 'textile presser', 'clothes presser', 'fabric pressing']
  exclude_keywords : ['printing press', 'wine press', 'hydraulic press operator', 'metal press', 'printing']
  title_patterns   : ['*presser*', '*pressing*', '*ironer*', '*steam*press*', '*garment*press*']
  common_variations: ['clothes presser', 'garment presser', 'steam presser', 'textile presser', 'pressing operator', 'ironing specialist', 'pressing technician', 'fabric finisher']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'garments', 'materials', 'production', 'irons', 'hand', 'pressing', 'machines', 'smooth', 'principles', 'control', 'garment', 'fabrics', 'presses', 'includes', 'fabric', 'processing', 'quality']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  42  0.01389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  dwas:24%  inference:19%
tendency                   42  0.01389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
garments                   28  0.00926  dwas                 dwas:43%  onet_tasks:29%  wikipedia:14%
materials                  26  0.00860  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:15%
production                 24  0.00794  dwas                 dwas:54%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:8%
irons                      20  0.00662  dwas                 dwas:55%  onet_tasks:40%  inference:5%
hand                       19  0.00628  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:37%  onet_dimensions:37%  inference:26%
pressing                   18  0.00595  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  inference:44%
machines                   18  0.00595  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:39%  inference:11%
smooth                     17  0.00562  dwas                 dwas:65%  onet_tasks:29%  inference:6%
principles                 16  0.00529  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    16  0.00529  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
garment                    13  0.00430  inference            inference:38%  dwas:31%  wikipedia:23%
fabrics                    13  0.00430  dwas                 dwas:77%  onet_tasks:8%  wikipedia:8%
presses                    13  0.00430  dwas                 dwas:85%  onet_tasks:15%
includes                   13  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
fabric                     12  0.00397  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:17%  wikipedia:17%
processing                 12  0.00397  dwas                 dwas:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:17%
quality                    12  0.00397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:42%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    12  0.00397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
textile                    12  0.00397  inference            inference:58%  wikipedia:42%
standards                  11  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00364  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
steamers                   11  0.00364  dwas                 dwas:100%
textiles                   11  0.00364  wikipedia            wikipedia:91%  inference:9%
material                   10  0.00331  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:30%  wikipedia:10%
products                   10  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:40%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00331  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
clothing                   10  0.00331  wikipedia            wikipedia:80%  inference:20%
problems                    9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
human                       9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
identifying                 9  0.00298  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%