NAME: RATE/RANK. This qualification section is to be maintained by the trainee and updated to ensure awareness of remaining tasks.

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1 NAME: RATE/RANK This page is used as a record of satisfactory completion of the Job Qualification Requirement (JQR). Only specified supervisors may signify completion of requirements either by written or oral examination, or by observation of performance. The examination or checkout need not cover every item; however, a sufficient number should be covered to demonstrate the examinee s knowledge. Should supervisors give away their signatures, unnecessary difficulties can be expected in future routine operations. This qualification section is to be maintained by the trainee and updated to ensure awareness of remaining tasks. QUALIFICATION RECORD Trainee has been indoctrinated in this JQR and given a target completion date of. Signature (Supervisor) Trainee has completed all requirements for this Job Qualification Requirement (JQR). Recommend designation as a qualified LAUNDRY PRESS OPERATOR (JQR-312). Recommended (Supervisor) Recommended (Division Officer) Recommended (Department Head) Service Record Entry Last Updated: 12/16/ of 1

2 A. Safety requirements 1. Refer to Appendix A for applicable precautions. 2. What are the general safety precautions associated with the following on the laundry press. a. Press head pressure b. Engaging mechanism c. Disengaging mechanism d. Control bar e. Steam control value f. Power control 3. What are the following general safety precautions associated on the flatwork ironer. B. Laundry press a. Power switch b. Emergency stop button c. Finger guard d. Jammed linen or material e. Foot pedal f. Compression roll g. Moving parts h. Steam heated cylinder i. Cool down procedure j. Changing ribbons, pads and covers 1. Identify and discuss the following types of presses: a. Flatwork ironer b. Utility press c. Pants topper press d. Form finisher e. Dry-cleaning press 2. Explain the procedures for conducting pre-operational checks. 3. Identify the procedures for safely using each of the controls. 4. Identify the safety features and discuss their purpose and function. 5. Determine the steps and procedures for pressing items in the laundry and dry-cleaning. 6. Explain the procedures for changing pads and covers on the presses. 7. Determine the procedures for cleaning and maintaining press heads. 8. Explain the general operator maintenance requirements for each of the presses. 9. Explain the use and function of the following components of the laundry press: a. Buck b. Covers and pads c. Press cover springs d. Press head Last Updated: 12/16/ of 2

3 e. Control power (electrical) f. Engaging mechanism g. Disengaging mechanism h. Control bar i. Steam control valve 10. Discuss how the following outside influences effect the laundry press. a. Loss of power b. Loss of steam c. Loss of air 11. What is the purpose and function of the following components of the pants topper press. a. Foot pedal b. Buck and padding c. Pleat pressure plate d. Waist clamp e. Programmer f. Pleat plate pressure gauge g. Pleat plate pressure regulator h. Water gun and hose i. Damper control j. Expander pressure regulator k. Expander pressure gauge l. Power switch 12. Explain how the following influences effect the pants topper press: a. Loss of electrical power b. Loss of air pressure c. Loss of steam pressure 13. Explain the purpose and function of the following components on the flatwork ironer: a. Steam heated cylinder b. Feed ribbons c. Return ribbons d. Emergency stop button e. Finger guard f. Speed control lever g. Foot pedal h. Power switch 14. Explain the effects of the following outside influences on the flatwork ironer. a. Loss of steam b. Loss of power c. Loss of air 15. Explain the purpose and function of the following components on the dry-cleaning press: a. Head b. Buck c. Head operating handle Last Updated: 12/16/ of 3

4 d. Head-locking handle e. Release button/bar f. Buck steam pedal g. Vacuum pedal h. Head steam handle i. Pressure regulator knob j. Condensate recovery vacuum system 16. Explain how the following outside influences affect the dry-cleaning press: a. Loss of steam b. Loss of air c. Loss of electrical power 17. What is the purpose and function of the following components on the steam air finisher: a. Air control timer b. Air toggle switch c. Neon signal switch d. Steam toggle switch e. Steam control timer f. Shoulder expanders g. Collar form h. Automatic foot switch/pedal i. Vend clamps j. Air pedal k. Steam pedal 18. Explain how the following outside influences affect the steam air finisher? a. Loss of steam b. Loss of air c. Loss of electrical power 1. Conduct pre-operational checks. TASKS Estimated completion 2 Weeks ) 2. Clean press heads and covers. ) 3. Change press pads and covers. ) Last Updated: 12/16/ of 4

5 4. Operate the utility press. 5. Operate pants topper press. 6. Operate flatwork ironer. 7. Operate dry-cleaning press. 8. Operate steam air finisher. 9. Explain what causes a press head not to open/close. 10. Explain what causes a press head to open or close with ajar. 11. Explain what causes a press head to open slowly. 12. Explain what causes a press cover/pad (dry-cleaning_ to become wet. 13. Explain the effects of a improperly adjusted press head. 14. Explain the effects of low air pressure. Last Updated: 12/16/ of 5

6 15. Explain what causes broken buttons after pressing and how to correct this problem. 16. Explain what causes the clothes to become discolored or stained after pressing. 17. Explain what action(s) to take if the vacuum malfunctions on the dry-cleaning press. 18. Explain the action(s) to take in case of electrical fire (electric press). 19. Discuss the action(s) to take in case of severe steam leak. 20. Spontaneous combustion of residual soil in clothing. 1. Pass a written and/or oral examination. EXAMINATIONS Last Updated: 12/16/ of 6