Fabric Menders
On the Job
Fabric Menders repair tears and holes in fabric, like draperies, parachutes, or tents. They do not repair damage to clothing.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
- Sew materials.
- Measure distances or dimensions.
- Inspect safety equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Frequent decision-making.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
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