Sewing Machine Operators

01

Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.

02

Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.

03

Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.

04

Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.

05

Remove holding devices and finished items from machines.

06

Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.

07

Fold or stretch edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.

08

Cut excess material or thread from finished products.

09

Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements.

10

Cut materials according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.