Sewing Machinist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 73Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
- Minor group
- 731Machine Operators
Description
Operates industrial sewing machines to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings, such as curtains.
Specialisations
- Embroiderer
Unit group
7314 · Sewing, Textile and Footwear Machine OperatorsDescription
Operate machinery to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings, process raw hides and fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres for use in textile and footwear production.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 4
Australia
4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Reads and interprets work orders and sewing patterns
- Guides fabric and materials through industrial sewing machines, ensuring accurate stitching
- Adjusts machine settings such as tension, stitch length and speed
- Trims excess threads and removes waste
- Inspects finished products for quality and makes necessary adjustments
- Performs routine maintenance on sewing machines, such as cleaning and oiling
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/73/731/7314
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.