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Domain |
Definition |
| Bottom ironer |
Occupations |
Tends bottom-pressing machine that smooths wrinkles from bottom of lasted shoe upper: Turns contour-control dial to adjust shape of heated pressing plate according to specifications stamped on last. Inserts guide jack pin of machine into last, and places lasted shoe on heated pressing plate. Depresses pedal to lower guide jack that presses lasted shoe against pressing plate. (references) |
| Crown ironer |
Occupations |
Tends one or more machines that press unfinished hat bodies to smooth and shape hats: Positions inverted hat body in specified size heated form, mounted in bed of press. Pulls lever to lower ram and automatically inflate hat body to shape body and brim against form. Removes and inspects hat for wrinkles and specific shape, and stacks hat on rack. May insert specified shaped block in hat body before lowering ram if press is not equipped with inflation device. (references) |
| Fur ironer |
Occupations |
1: Tends fur ironing machine to remove lining wrinkles and highlight hair luster of fur garments, using either of following methods: (1) Irons lining and hair of garments, using heated hand iron to remove wrinkles from lining and produce luster on fur. (2) Positions garment on feed roll of machine. Sets temperature control of metal ironing roll according to type of fur. Depresses pedal to bring garment into contact with heated roll and guides garment under roll. Releases pedal, changes position of garment, and repeats operation to complete ironing of garment. May iron garment by hand. (references) |
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2: Tends machine that combs and polishes furs, and manually applies glazing solution to restore luster: Sets thermostat to heat roller to specified temperature. Presses button to start machine and arranges garment on feed roller. Applies water or glazing solution, using hand spray gun. Depresses pedal to raise feed roller to grooved heated roller that polishes and straightens fur. Releases feed roller and rearranges garment to polish all parts. May iron lining and hair of garment to remove wrinkles and restore luster to fur, using hand iron. May polish furs only and be designated Fur-Polishing-Machine Operator (laundry & rel.). (references) |
| Handkerchief ironer |
Occupations |
Tends machine that fluffs and irons flatwork articles, such as handkerchiefs and napkins: Dumps handkerchiefs from net into door-hopper of fluffer unit to condition for ironing. Places fluffed handkerchief on pad of machine and presses pedal to clamp edge. Pulls opposite edge to straighten and square handkerchief on pad. Pulls lever to revolve pad under steam chest to iron handkerchief and rotate second press in position. Removes handkerchief. May operate machine with sock attachment to press socks. May fold handkerchief and place in bag with identification tag. May tie bundles of handkerchiefs with paper ribbon. (references) |
| LAST IRONER |
Occupations |
Fits and nails steel plates to bottoms of wooden or plastic shoe lasts: Straps last to ironing jack (holding device) and positions steel sole and heel plates of specified size on bottom of lasts. Nails steel plates to last bottoms and shapes plates to contour of last, using hammer. Files edges of last bottoms and steel plates to form smooth, flush edges. (references) |
| PUFF IRONER |
Occupations |
Slides material back and forth over heated, metal, ball-shaped form to smooth and press portions of garments that cannot be satisfactorily pressed with flat presser or hand iron. May use hand iron to complete pressing of garment. (references) |
| Sock-and-stocking ironer |
Occupations |
Pulls socks and stockings over heated metal forms to dry and finish them. Folds and stacks the ironed socks and stockings. May cover small hole with adhesive cloth patch and apply heat to secure patch to fabric of sock. (references) |
| Top ironer |
Occupations |
Tends machine that shapes shoe uppers on heated forming die: Positions shoe upper on heated forming die and pulls lever to bring padded pressing arm against shoe to shape back part of upper. Releases lever after specified time and removes shoe upper from die. (references) |
| Vamp-strap ironer |
Occupations |
Creases turn-stitched seams of lined vamp strap: Pushes steel insert into open end of strap to hold seams flat. Moistens strap with sponge and places strap on ironing bed. Depresses pedal to lower hot-iron plate and iron strap. Releases pedal, removes strap from ironing bed, and withdraws insert. (references) |
| Zipper ironer |
Occupations |
Tends machine that removes wrinkles from plastic or nylon zippers: Mounts reel of continuous chain zipper onto payoff spindle and turns steam valve to heat grooved irons. Depresses pedal to separate irons and positions chain between irons with nylon or plastic filament in groove. Releases pedal to close irons and starts machine. (references) |
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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.
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