Classification note
- Published code: 8157
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers
- Sub Major Group: 81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
- Minor Group: 815 Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators
- Unit Group: 8157 Laundry Machine Operators
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required; (b) placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas; (c) checking and removing stains from garments, replacing buttons and making minor repairs; (d) loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors; (e) adding cleaning agents and starches to articles; (f) smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines; (g) stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles; (h) placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection; (i) packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dry-cleaning machine operator - Laundry machine operator - Pressing machine operator (laundry)
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Hand launderer - 9121 - Hand presser - 9121
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 8264