Laundry worker and drycleaner, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini horoi me te akuaku
Also known as
- Laundry processor, drycleaning production assistant, ironer
Laundry workers and dry cleaners operate washing and drycleaning machines and equipment to clean clothes, sheets and similar items. They may iron or press items.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$50K to $57K
Most common
$69K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Laundry workers and drycleaners
- usually work regular business hours, but may work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in businesses, laundromats, hotels and hospitals
- may work in hot and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- Apply water or solutions to fabrics or apparel.
- Direct operational or production activities.
- Operate garment treatment equipment.
- Count finished products or workpieces.
- Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
- Clean production equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains.
- Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities.
You usually learn on the job to become a laundry worker and drycleaner and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Laundry Processing (Level 2)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Drycleaning (Level 3)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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