What You'll Do

  • Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.
  • Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
  • Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
  • Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
  • Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
  • Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
  • Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
  • Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
  • Record information about work completed and machine settings.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.75/5
Operation and Control 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Equipment Maintenance 3.0/5
Troubleshooting 3.0/5
Repairing 3.0/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Integrity, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.62/5
Information Ordering 3.25/5
Manual Dexterity 3.25/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.12/5
Selective Attention 3.12/5
Finger Dexterity 3.12/5
Control Precision 3.12/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD HAISEN SoftWare System Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word SAP software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.66/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.21/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.02/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 3.81/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 3.8/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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