Sewing Machine Operators

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers.
2. 02Tape or twist together thread or cord to repair breaks.
3. 03Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.
4. 04Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for sewing.
5. 05Turn knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machines, according to garment styles and equipment performance.
6. 06Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
7. 07Cut materials according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.
8. 08Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, sanding rough areas of needles, or cleaning and oiling sewing machines.
9. 09Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.
10. 10Record quantities of materials processed.
11. 11Start and operate or tend machines, such as single or double needle serging and flat-bed felling machines, to automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles.
12. 12Remove holding devices and finished items from machines.

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