Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 269 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 4% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as tape measures and micrometers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or to shape, form, or patch articles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
See related jobs in
The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Very similar work+65% pay346 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 65% more—$61,588 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Customer and Personal Service
- Design
- Visualization
- Oral Comprehension
- Economics and Accounting
Sewing Machine Operators
Very similar work+5% pay586 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 5% more—$39,358 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
Your current skills largely cover this move.
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Very similar work+8% pay1,693 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 8% more—$40,228 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Time Sharing
- Mathematics
- Speech Clarity
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Very similar workslightly less pay2,541 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays slightly less—$35,849 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Trunk Strength
- Finger Dexterity
Your current skills largely cover this move.
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Very similar work+29% pay31 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 29% more—$48,321 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Multilimb Coordination
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Repairing
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- Production and Processing
Sewers, Hand
Very similar work+2% pay41 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 2% more—$38,229 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Visualization
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Similar work+15% pay36 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 15% more—$43,065 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
Your current skills largely cover this move.
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Similar work+20% pay116 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 20% more—$44,721 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Multilimb Coordination
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Visualization
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Oral Comprehension
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Similar work+36% pay191 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 36% more—$50,811 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Multilimb Coordination
New skills to build
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
- Visualization
- Mathematics
- Written Comprehension
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Similar work+22% pay231 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 22% more—$45,680 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Perceptual Speed
- Operations Monitoring
- Mechanical
- Visualization
- Operation and Control
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Similar work+26% pay185 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 26% more—$46,989 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Design
- Visualization
- Mathematics
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Similar work+15% pay32 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 15% more—$43,096 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Operations Monitoring
- Production and Processing
- Operation and Control
- Static Strength
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Somewhat similar work+45% pay195 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 45% more—$54,006 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
- Operations Monitoring
- Time Sharing
Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Somewhat similar work+21% pay90 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 21% more—$45,222 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
New skills to build
- Instructing
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Visualization
- Mechanical
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Somewhat similar work+19% pay94 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 19% more—$44,400 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Reaction Time
New skills to build
- Operations Monitoring
- Mechanical
- Mathematics
- Time Sharing
- Written Expression
Packers and Packagers, Hand
Somewhat similar work+2% pay1,895 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job nowPays about 2% more—$38,077 vs your $37,339 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Near Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Trunk Strength
- Multilimb Coordination
- Extent Flexibility
New skills to build
- Production and Processing