65320

Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators operate machines to dry-clean or launder garments and other articles. Dry cleaning and laundry inspectors and assemblers check finished garments and other articles to ensure that they meet required standards for dry-cleaning, laundering and pressing, and assemble and bag finished garments and other articles. This unit group also includes workers who iron, press or otherwise finish garments and household articles. They are employed in dry cleaning, laundry and fur cleaning establishments, and in the laundries of hotels, hospitals and other institutions.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Dry cleaning and laundry machine operators
Operate dry cleaning machines to dry-clean dresses, suits, coats, sweaters and other garments, draperies, cushion covers and other articles
Sort garments and operate washing machines and dryers to clean and dry clothing, sheets, blankets, towels and other articles
Operate machines to clean and blow-dry fur garments
Operate machines to dry-clean, dye, spray, re-oil, and re-buff suede and leather garments
Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other solutions and chemicals.
Dry cleaning and laundry inspectors and assemblers
Check finished garments and other articles to ensure that they are properly dry-cleaned or laundered
Record damaged or improperly dry-cleaned or laundered garments and other articles
Use hand-held steam iron to touch up finished garments and other articles
Assemble and bag finished garments and other articles
Match invoices with tags on garments or other articles.
Ironing, pressing and finishing workers
Operate finishing equipment such as steam pressers, and use hand irons to finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry cleaned and laundered articles
Hand iron laundered fine linens or dry-cleaned silk garments
Operate fur ironing and glazing equipment to finish fur garments and other fur articles
Fold and bag dry cleaned and laundered articles
May operate laundering equipment.
Workers in this group may specialize in finishing suede, leather, fur and delicate articles.

Example job titles

•assembler - laundry and dry cleaning
•bagger - laundry and dry cleaning
•drapery cleaner
•dry cleaner
•dyer - laundry and dry cleaning
•finisher - laundry and dry cleaning
•fur cleaner - laundry and dry cleaning
•hand finisher - laundry and dry cleaning

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 65320 encompasses dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations. Classified under TEER 5, this unit group includes workers who operate dry cleaning, laundry, and pressing machines to clean, iron, and finish garments and other textile articles. These professionals are commonly employed in retail dry cleaning and laundry establishments, commercial laundries, industrial cleaning plants, and laundry departments of hotels, hospitals, and other institutions.

Typical duties under NOC 65320 include sorting, weighing, and loading clothing or linens into laundry or dry cleaning machines, adjusting machine controls, adding detergents or chemical agents, and operating pressing machines to finish garments. Workers also inspect items for stains or damage, perform minor fabric repairs, and package finished goods for delivery or pickup. There are no strict formal education requirements, though some secondary school education may be required, and employers typically provide on-the-job training.

As a TEER 5 occupation, individuals in NOC 65320 may qualify for specific Canadian immigration pathways, such as certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that target entry-level or semi-skilled positions, or specific regional immigration pilots. Candidates must meet the exact criteria of their chosen pathway, including language proficiency, educational credentials, and work experience requirements. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. For official guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.