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Job Description


	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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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations

Most workers learn through on-the-job training. This group ranks among the most rapidly declining occupations because of increases in imports, offshore assembly, productivity gains from automation, and new fabrics that do not need as much processing. Earnings of most workers are low.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Sewing machine operators
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing	75,660
Other Textile Product Mills	23,310
Textile Furnishings Mills	15,890
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing	11,040
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing	6,360
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing	4,270
Apparel Knitting Mills	3,930
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	3,820
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	3,650
Printing and Related Support Activities	3,340

Career Video

Title: "Sewing Machine Operator"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.