Sewing Machine Operators

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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 their skills informally on the job, working alongside more experienced workers. International competition and greater worker productivity will result in rapidly declining employment for most occupations; upholsterers and laundry and dry-cleaning workers, however, are expected to experience some employment growth. The need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons will lead to numerous job openings. Earnings of most workers are relatively low.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Sewing Machine Operators
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing	52,050
Other Textile Product Mills	19,670
Textile Furnishings Mills	9,580
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing	6,980
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	5,110
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing	4,110
Apparel Knitting Mills	3,350
Printing and Related Support Activities	3,330
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	3,280
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing	3,250

Career Video

Title: "Sewing Machine Operator"

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