A professional who tends machine that presses and blocks (shapes) garments, such as blouses, coats, dresses, shirts, and sweaters in manufacturing or drycleaning establishment. Respnsibilities include:

• Selects pressing form (dummy) according to shape of garment.
• Positions form on holder over steaming device, expands or contracts form according to size of garment, and inserts pin into slot to lock form.
• Pulls garment over form.
• Turns dial to regulate steam pressure according to type of material pressed.
• Depresses pedals that activate steam and air to press, block, and dry garment.
• Removes garment from form and lays garment on table.