Sewing Machine Operators
O*NET Code: 51-6031.00
Education Level
Zone 1 - Little/No Prep
High school or less
Description
Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
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💼 Also Known As
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🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
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