Is being a sewing machine operator a good fit for you?
Runs sewing machines that join, strengthen and decorate clothes and other products in a factory.
What the work involves
- Watches the machine for problems like bad stitching, broken thread or faults.
- Puts spools of thread on the machine, inserts bobbins and threads the guides.
- Positions items under the needle using machine marks, clamps or templates as guides.
- Guides garments or parts under the needle to sew them together.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.