Sewing machinist, Kaituitui ā-mīhini
Also known as
- Sewing machine operator
Sewing machinists use sewing machines to join fabric and create clothing, curtains, tents and other textile products.
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$23 to $28
Most common
$35
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Sewing machinists
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in factories and workrooms
- may work in noisy conditions
- need to be accurate, methodical and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Cut fabrics.
- Load materials into production equipment.
- Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
- Manoeuvre workpieces in equipment during production.
- Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
- Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
- Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
You usually learn on the job to become a sewing machinist and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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