How do they match: 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.

  • Cut excess material or thread from finished products.
  • Record quantities of materials processed.

  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Select production input materials.