Supervises a staff of laundry or dry cleaning workers or provides tours and demonstrations at the Apparel Advanced Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Site.
Conducts tours to demonstrate apparel manufacturing processes to students, visitors and faculty. Determines proper sequence for the laundering or dry cleaning of articles; develops appropriate schedules. Coordinates and directs the performance of laundering or dry cleaning tasks. Observes operation of machines and equipment to detect possible malfunctions; performs minor maintenance and cleaning of machines and equipment. Checks apparel or laundered articles to ensure acceptable standards of quality are met. Interviews and selects employees for laundry worker positions. Trains workers in the proper performance of their duties. Counsels employees to correct inadequate job performance and resolve disciplinary problems. Keeps inventory or production records. Requisitions materials and supplies.
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of how to properly perform laundering or dry cleaning tasks. Knowledge of automated sewing operations. Skill in the operation and care of automated sewing equipment. Skill in the operation and care of laundering or dry cleaning equipment. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates. Ability to provide on-the-job training to others.
A high school diploma and experience in laundry or sewing operations that is directly related to the area of employment.