Sewing Machine Operators

Top 3 Sewing Machine Operator Jobs

  • 3rd Shift Assistant Machine Operator - Pelton Shepherd Industries - Columbus,OH

    Pelton Shepherd Industries is hiring an Assistant Machine Operator to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role is ideal for dependable team players with manufacturing experience who want to build technical skills in...

  • Meat Wrapper / FT Columbus, OH - Save-A-Lot - Columbus,OH

    PurposeThe Meat Wrapper learns the skills of handling fresh meat and other meat products, safe, sanitary and efficient operation of the meat department, ordering and inventory, equipment operations, and merchandising according to standards set by the...

  • Assembler - Hiring Now - Dwyer Instruments - Sunbury,OH

    Summary: Assembles electronic components, subassemblies and products according to quality specifications and process procedures by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the...

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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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