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Sewing Machinists
Jobholders in this unit group sew and finish garments by hand or machine, rectify faults in manufactured textile goods and repair worn and damaged garments.
Tasks
- Operates standard and specialised machines to sew, finish and repair garments and other textile, fabric, fur and skin products
- Examines fabrics of all types to identify imperfections and determine best method of repair
- Performs hand sewing tasks in the making, trimming and finishing of fur, sheepskin, leather, upholstery, mats, carpets, umbrellas and other textile products
- Embroiders decorative designs on textiles with machine stitching
- Cleans and oils machine and reports or remedies any mechanical faults.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is received off- and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available at Levels 1 and 2.
What could I earn?
Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £18,000 per annum and can progress up to £20,000 per annum.
Is it in growth or decline?
There are currently 2,618 employed Sewing Machinists in the region.
