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Sewing machinist
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.3 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Making sewn products to meet specifications and quality criteria.
What you'd do
Set up and operate industrial sewing machines correctly
Sew garment sections together following technical specifications
Check stitching quality and correct errors before finishing
Replace needles and threads and adjust machine settings
Meet daily production targets within quality standards
Follow health and safety rules on the factory floor
Report machine faults or material issues to a supervisor
What you'd learn
Safe operation of industrial sewing and overlocking machines
Reading and interpreting technical patterns and work instructions
Seam types, stitching techniques, and fabric handling
Quality checking and identifying defects in finished items
Machine threading, tension setting, and basic maintenance
Production targets and working efficiently to meet deadlines
Health and safety practices in a manufacturing environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Sewing machinist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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