United States
Sector
Keyword
Seamstress
Sewing Machine Operators/Assemblers
Sewing Technician
Sewing Machine Mechanic
Sewing Operator Blind Stitch Machine Operator
Minimum - Preferably 5th standard pass
Certified training for Sewing Machine Operator (programme aligned to AMH/Q0301 released by Apparel, Made Up?s and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council)
Preferable 2 years of experience in woven and knit operations
The task a Sewing Machine Operator is expected to perform include:
Stitching or sewing fabric, fur or synthetic materials to produce apparels
Knowledge of fabrics/apparels and garments and types of fabrics/apparels that require stitching by hand or machine stitching
Proficient in range of techniques most suited to the different types of apparel
Working knowledge of relevant tools and equipment
Proficient in procedures to set the stitch size Knowledge about garment parts (pockets, fronts, backs, collars, cuffs, sleeves, etc.) Equipped to assemble different garment parts to make the final product
Capable of handling the problems encountered when stitching different types of apparels
Knowledge of the sewing machine parts and its application
Equipped to follow manufacturer?s instructions for setting up, adjusting and operating the equipment
Preferably training on sewing operation
Communication skills
Planning and organizing
Decision-making
Problem solving skills
Not a desk job
Working from home is not available
Contractual jobs and part-time work is available
Travelling is not part of the job
Need not handle a team
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5 days a week and 8 hours every day. This may vary from company to company.Shift system maybe available.Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is considered dangerous or hazardous
Occupational hazard includes injury resulting from machine parts such as needles, drive shafts and moving belts etc.Fire risks due to presence of loose materials, oily fibres, rough, raw edges on rolls or bales, flammable liquids and deposits of fluff and fly
Accidents caused by hand knives
Health issues due to contact with hazardous dyestuffs
For a fresher -`6,000 ?`16,000 per month
For a sewing machine operator with 2 years of experience -`8,000 ?`19,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth Estimates of Textile Industry in India1
India has overtaken Italy, Germany and Bangladesh to emerge as the world's second largest textile exporter, as per recent data released by 'UN Comtrade'. India's share in the global textiles increased by 17.5% in 2013 compared to 2012.
Latest Trends in Textile Sector in India
The Indian Apparel Industry (including garment retail, fashion designing and accessories trade) is booming like never before. The rapid increase in job opportunities and expanding earning capabilities has resulted in the inculcation of a brand new mind-set amongst Indian consumers.1
The Textiles Vision Document formulated by the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has projected that textiles exports from India will touch US$ 300 billion by the year 2024-25.2
Large companies in the Textile and Apparels Industry such as Bombay Dyeing, Vardhman Group, Raymond Ltd., Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd., etc.
Maximum number of job openings are available in Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat and other metro cities.3
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Synthetic & Art Silk Mills'
Research Association (SASMIRA)
Sasmira Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400 030
Directorate General of
Employment & Training (DGE&T)
Ministry of Labour and Employment,
Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New
Delhi-110001
Skills and Employment in
Apparel Manufacturing (SEAM)
The IL&FS Financial Centre,
Plot C22, G Block, Bandra
Kurla Complex, Bandra East,
Mumbai 400 051
Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC)
(Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India)
National Head Office, Paridhan Vikas Bhawan,
Plot-No. 50, Institutional Area, Sector-44,
Gurgaon 122003, Haryana
Centurion University of
Technology and Management
HIG ? 5, Phase -1, BDA Duplex
Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar,
PIN ? 751020, Dist: Khurda,
Odisha
