Sewing Machine Operators
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
401 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Sewing Machine Operators: $36,000 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Feed materials or products into or through equipment. | General |
| Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. | General |
| Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production. | General |
| Operate sewing equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Inspect garments for defects, damage, or stains. | General |
| Select production input materials. | General |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | General |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | General |
| Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Repair textiles or apparel. | General |
| Cut fabrics. | General |
| Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. | General |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | General |
| Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces. | General |
| Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. | General |
| Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. | General |
| Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. | General |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Master Sewing and Design Professional | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals | Not Available |