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: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

	Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

	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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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Sewing Machine Operators
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing	42,120
Other Textile Product Mills	20,070
Textile Furnishings Mills	10,280
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only)	7,910
Printing and Related Support Activities	5,100
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing	4,280
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	3,540
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing	3,250
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing	3,040
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers	2,930

Career Video

Title: "Sewing Machine Operator"

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