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| 8264 BLEACHING-, DYEING- AND CLEANING-MACHINE OPERATORS
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Bleaching-, dyeing- and cleaning-machine operators operate
and monitor machines which bleach, dye, wash and otherwise treat
fibres, yarn, or cloth or dry clean textile, fur and leather
articles.
Tasks include -
(a) operating and monitoring machines which treat textile
products to make them lighter in colour or to give them a
specific colour;
(b) operating and monitoring machines which wash or dry-clean
textile, fur or leather products to remove dirt, impurities,
excess chemicals or natural gum;
(c) operating and monitoring machines which shrink cloth or
strengthen the weave by interlocking the fibres;
(d) operating and monitoring machines which impregnate textiles
with chemicals to render them waterproof;
(e) operating and monitoring machines which treat silk to give
it body and weight;
(f) operating and monitoring machines which press, stretch, or
impart lustre, or other type of finish to textiles;
(g) performing related tasks;
(h) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Machine-operator, dry-cleaning
- Machine-operator, dyeing/textile fibres
- Machine-operator, laundering
- Machine-operator, pressing/laundry
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Launderer, hand - 91 33
- Presser, hand - 91 33
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