Sewing Machine Operators

Operate sewing machines to make clothes or other products.

Sewing Machine Operators operate or tend sewing machines to produce clothes or other products. Their work may involve joining, reinforcing, or decorating clothes.

Wages	$17.90 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. Attach decorative or functional accessories to products. Cut fabrics. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. Feed materials or products into or through equipment. Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Operate sewing equipment.
Career Pathways	Production
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