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.

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About the Job

Indiana Average Salary $39,894.00
Average Time to Fill 37 days
Typical Education High school equivalency
Typical Experience None
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 2,934
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) -2.28 %

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Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Fabricate garments or textile products
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment
Perform installation or removal of equipment accessories or tools
Feed materials or products into or through equipment
Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces
Cut fabric or leather material
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Dye fabric or leather articles
Adjust textile, fabric, or garment related equipment or machinery

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