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Sewing Machinists

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About this career

£23,990

Median salary

New workers start around £9,850.11. Normal pay is £23,990 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £36,605.65.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Routinely cleans and oils machine and reports or remedies any mechanical faults.
  • Embroiders decorative designs on textiles with machine stitching.
  • Performs hand sewing tasks in the making, trimming and finishing of fur, sheepskin, leather, upholstery, mats, carpets, umbrellas and other textile products.
  • Examines fabrics of all types to identify imperfections and determine best method of repair.
  • Operates standard and specialised machines to sew, finish and repair garments and other textile, fabric, fur and skin products.

Skills

Job postings

Learning Strategies
35
Active Listening
28
Reading Comprehension
26
Active Learning
26
Mathematics
25
Critical Thinking
22
Monitoring
21
Writing
19
Speaking
18
Science
8