Sewing Machine Operators

Top 3 Sewing Machine Operator Jobs

  • Industrial Leather Sewing Machine Operator - The Hunter Company - Westminster, CO

    Industrial Leather Sewing Machine Operator Do you love to sew? Then we need to talk! We are currently looking for an innovative, experienced sewing machine operator , so if you think you have what it ...

  • Davenport Machine Operator/Set-up Operator - Price Manufacturing Company Inc - Riverside, CA

    Job SummaryDavenport Machine operator /set-up person to monitor and/or set up machines to run contract manufactured parts for various Price Manufacturing customers. Person will be responsible to run ...

  • Machine Operator I - Keith MFG Company - Madras, OR

    Machine Operator I Shift: 3:15pm-1:45am Monday-Thursday Overtime may be required. KEITH Walking Floor Systems provide horizontal loading/unloading solutions for bulk materials, pallets, bales and ...

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What Sewing machine operators Do

Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.


Sewing machine operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 133,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $29,690

Job Outlook for Sewing machine operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -18,600
  • Growth rate: -14 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Sewing machine operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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