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TITLE: Sewing Machine Operators, Garment

DEFINITION: Operate or tend sewing machines to perform garment sewing operations, such as joining, reinforcing, or decorating garments or garment parts. Include sewing machine operators and tenders who perform specialized or automatic sewing machine functions, such as buttonhole making or tacking.

  • TASKS
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • SKILLS
  • ABILITIES
  • WORK ACTIVITIES
  • WORK CONTEXT
  • INTERESTS
  • WORK VALUES
  • CROSSWALKS


    TASKS:

    1. Starts and operates or tends machines that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or fabricated articles.

    2. Draws thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjusts machine functions, according to fabric type.

    3. Positions item under needle, using marks on machine, clamp or template, edges of cloth, or markings on cloth as guides.

    4. Turns knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machine, according to garment style and observation of operation.

    5. Replaces and rethreads needles.

    6. Guides garment or garment parts under machine needle and presser foot to sew parts together.

    7. Positions material or article in clamps, template, or hoop frame prior to automatic operation of machine.

    8. Sews replacement parts or missing stitches, according to repair tickets.

    9. Observes sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction, and notifies supervisor.

    10. Attaches buttons or fasteners to fabric, using feeding hopper or clamp holder.

    11. Folds or stretches edges or length of items, while sewing, to facilitate forming specified sections.

    12. Attaches tape, trim, or elastic to specified garments or garment parts, according to item specifications.

    13. Removes holding devices and finished item from machine.

    14. Selects supplies, such as fasteners and thread, according to specifications or characteristics of fabric.

    15. Bastes edges of material to align and temporarily secure garment parts for final assembly.

    16. Draws markings or pins applique on fabric to obtain variation in design and marks stitching errors with pins or tape.

    17. Replaces sewing machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as oiling machine.

    18. Cuts material and threads, using scissors.

    19. Inspects garments and examines repair tags and markings on garment to locate defects or damage.

    20. Records number of garment parts or complete garments sewn.

    KNOWLEDGE:
    Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.

    46 Production and Processing
    Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods

    42 Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance

    25 Mathematics
    Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

    25 English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

    17 Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications

    17 Clerical
    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology

    13 Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings

    8 Public Safety and Security
    Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property

    8 Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

    4 Communications and Media
    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

    SKILLS:
    Skills elements are ranked by importance.

    75 Product Inspection
    Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products

    70 Operation and Control
    Controlling operations of equipment or systems

    65 Equipment Selection
    Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

    65 Operation Monitoring
    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

    55 Monitoring
    Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something

    50 Equipment Maintenance
    Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

    45 Problem Identification
    Identifying the nature of problems

    40 Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    40 Information Organization
    Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information

    35 Mathematics
    Using mathematics to solve problems

    30 Solution Appraisal
    Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

    30 Writing
    Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

    30 Troubleshooting
    Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it

    25 Judgment and Decision Making
    Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action

    25 Repairing
    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

    25 Speaking
    Talking to others to effectively convey information

    25 Information Gathering
    Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information

    25 Idea Evaluation
    Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation

    20 Active Learning
    Working with new material or information to grasp its implications

    20 Installation
    Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

    20 Idea Generation
    Generating a number of different approaches to problems

    20 Active Listening
    Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

    15 Learning Strategies
    Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things

    15 Coordination
    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    15 Synthesis/Reorganization
    Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks

    15 Operations Analysis
    Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design

    15 Time Management
    Managing one's own time and the time of others

    15 Testing
    Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected

    15 Identification of Key Causes
    Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

    10 Critical Thinking
    Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches

    10 Service Orientation
    Actively looking for ways to help people

    10 Implementation Planning
    Developing approaches for implementing an idea

    10 Technology Design
    Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs

    10 Management of Material Resources
    Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work

    5 Instructing
    Teaching others how to do something

    5 Science
    Using scientific methods to solve problems

    5 Identifying Downstream Consequences
    Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations

    5 Social Perceptiveness
    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do

    5 Negotiation
    Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

    5 Systems Evaluation
    Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy

    5 Systems Perception
    Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur

    5 Visioning
    Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions .

    ABILITIES:
    Abilities elements are ranked by importance.

    70 Arm-Hand Steadiness
    The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position

    65 Wrist-Finger Speed
    The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

    65 Manual Dexterity
    The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

    65 Near Vision
    The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)

    60 Control Precision
    The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

    55 Finger Dexterity
    The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

    55 Information Ordering
    The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.

    55 Visualization
    The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged

    45 Visual Color Discrimination
    The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

    40 Perceptual Speed
    The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object

    40 Reaction Time
    The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears

    40 Problem Sensitivity
    The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

    40 Trunk Strength
    The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing

    30 Selective Attention
    The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time

    30 Speed of Limb Movement
    The ability to quickly move the arms or legs

    30 Spatial Orientation
    The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self

    30 Deductive Reasoning
    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.

    30 Multilimb Coordination
    The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion

    30 Time Sharing
    The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)

    30 Extent Flexibility
    The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

    25 Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

    25 Dynamic Strength
    The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue

    25 Stamina
    The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

    25 Rate Control
    The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene

    25 Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

    25 Inductive Reasoning
    The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.

    25 Category Flexibility
    The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.

    25 Number Facility
    The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

    25 Memorization
    The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures

    20 Hearing Sensitivity
    The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness

    20 Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

    20 Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

    20 Mathematical Reasoning
    The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem

    20 Flexibility of Closure
    The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material

    20 Dynamic Flexibility
    The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

    15 Auditory Attention
    The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds

    15 Depth Perception
    The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer

    15 Response Orientation
    The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts

    15 Static Strength
    The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

    15 Speech Clarity
    The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener

    15 Fluency of Ideas
    The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.

    15 Originality
    The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem

    15 Explosive Strength
    The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object

    10 Speech Recognition
    The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

    10 Gross Body Coordination
    The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion

    10 Speed of Closure
    The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern

    10 Sound Localization
    The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated

    WORK ACTIVITIES:
    Work activities elements are ranked by importance.

    88 Handling and Moving Objects
    Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.

    83 Controlling Machines and Processes
    Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

    75 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
    Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.

    67 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
    Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.

    67 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

    63 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
    Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

    54 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
    Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

    50 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
    Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

    46 Evaluating Information Against Standards
    Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.

    46 Documenting or Recording Information
    Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.

    42 Thinking Creatively
    Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

    42 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
    Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

    38 Estimating Needed Characteristics
    Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

    33 Implementing Ideas or Programs
    Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.

    33 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

    33 Performing General Physical Activities
    Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.

    33 Communicating With Other Workers
    Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.

    29 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
    Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

    29 Analyzing Data or Information
    Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

    25 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
    Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.

    21 Performing Administrative Activities
    Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.

    21 Processing Information
    Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.

    21 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
    Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.

    17 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
    Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

    13 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
    Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

    8 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
    Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.

    8 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
    Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.

    8 Assisting and Caring for Others
    Providing assistance or personal care to others.

    WORK CONTEXT:
    Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .

    100 (F) Indoors
    How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors

    95 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

    90 (F) Sitting
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?

    80 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?

    72 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
    How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?

    64 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
    How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?

    60 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?

    60 (F) Hazardous Equipment
    How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

    56 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
    How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

    56 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

    55 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
    How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?

    50 (A) Degree of Automation
    Indicate the level of automation of this job.

    35 (F) Contaminants
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?

    35 (F) Hazardous Situations
    How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns

    35 (F) Standing
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?

    32 (I) Provide a Service to Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?

    30 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?

    29 (L) Hazardous Equipment
    What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

    29 (L) Hazardous Situations
    What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns

    28 (D) Hazardous Equipment
    If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)

    27 (S) Consequence of Error
    How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

    25 (F) Very Hot
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?

    25 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?

    25 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

    20 (D) Hazardous Situations
    If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns

    20 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
    How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?

    17 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
    To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?

    13 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
    How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?

    10 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?

    10 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
    How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

    10 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
    How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?

    10 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
    How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

    10 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
    How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?

    10 (F) Outdoors
    How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors

    10 (F) Walking or Running
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?

    9 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
    How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

    8 (I) Deal With External Customers
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?

    6 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
    How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?

    5 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
    How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?

    5 (F) Hazardous Conditions
    How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

    5 (F) Special Uniform
    How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?

    4 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?

    4 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?

    4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?

    4 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?

    4 (D) Hazardous Conditions
    If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

    3 (L) Hazardous Conditions
    What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

    INTERESTS:
    Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.

    89 Realistic
    Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

    39 Conventional
    Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

    17 Enterprising
    Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

    17 Artistic
    Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

    17 Investigative
    Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

    11 Social
    Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

    WORK VALUES:
    Work values elements are ranked by extent.

    64 Support-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

    52 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

    49 Relationships-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

    42 Achievement-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

    29 Independence-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

    27 Recognition-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

    94 Moral Values
    Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong

    75 Activity
    Workers on this job are busy all the time

    69 Independence
    Workers on this job do their work alone

    69 Company Policies and Practices
    Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company

    69 Supervision, Human Relations
    Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management

    53 Supervision, Technical
    Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well

    53 Security
    Workers on this job have steady employment

    50 Working Conditions
    Workers on this job have good working conditions

    47 Achievement
    Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment

    41 Advancement
    Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement

    41 Compensation
    Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers

    38 Ability Utilization
    Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities

    38 Responsibility
    Workers on this job make decisions on their own

    34 Co-workers
    Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with

    31 Recognition
    Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do

    31 Autonomy
    Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision

    22 Social Status
    Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community

    22 Variety
    Workers on this job have something different to do every day

    19 Creativity
    Workers on this job try out their own ideas

    19 Social Service
    Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people

    13 Authority
    Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others

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    786682154 Lining Baster, Jumpbasting
    786682198 Overlock-Machine Operator, Complete Garment
    786682162 Lining Maker, Lockstitch
    786682242 Topstitcher, Zigzag
    786682166 Lining Setter, Lockstitch
    786682174 Lockstitch-Sewing-Machine Operator, Complete Garment
    786682178 Multineedle-Chainstitch-Machine Operator
    786682186 Necktie-Centralizing-Machine Operator I
    786682190 Necktie-Centralizing-Machine Operator II
    786682194 Overlock Sewing Machine Operator
    786682150 Lapel Padder, Blindstitch
    786685026 Profile-Stitching-Machine Operator
    786682234 Sleeve Setter, Overlock
    787682074 Sewing-Machine Operator
    786682286 Zipper Setter, Lockstitch
    786685010 Button-Sewing-Machine Operator
    786685014 Buttonhole-Machine Operator
    786682282 Zipper Setter, Chainstitch
    786685022 Piped-Pocket-Machine Operator
    786682278 Zigzag-Machine Operator
    786685030 Sewing-Machine Operator, Semiautomatic
    786685034 Tacking-Machine Operator
    787682022 Embroidery-Machine Operator
    784682014 Hat-and-Cap Sewer
    784682010 Glove Sewer
    786685042 Buttonhole-and-Button-Sewing-Machine Operator
    786685018 Embroidery-Machine Operator
    786682250 Tunnel-Elastic Operator, Lockstitch
    786682214 Repair Operator
    786682218 Seat Joiner, Chainstitch
    786682222 Shoulder Joiner, Lockstitch
    786682226 Sleeve Maker, Lockstitch
    786682230 Sleeve Setter, Lockstitch
    786682182 Necktie Operator, Pockets and Pieces
    786682246 Tunnel-Elastic Operator, Chainstitch
    786682210 Pocket Setter, Lockstitch
    786682254 Tunnel-Elastic Operator, Zigzag
    786682258 Ultrasonic-Seaming-Machine Operator
    786682262 Utility Operator
    786682266 Waistband Setter, Lockstitch
    786682270 Waistline Joiner, Lockstitch
    786682274 Waistline Joiner, Overlock
    786682238 Topstitcher, Lockstitch
    786682050 Canvas Baster, Jumpbasting
    786682094 Elastic Attacher, Overlock
    786682090 Elastic Attacher, Coverstitch
    786682086 Elastic Attacher, Chainstitch
    786682082 Cup Setter, Lockstitch
    786682078 Coverstitch-Machine Operator
    786682074 Collar Setter, Overlock
    786682070 Collar Setter, Lockstitch
    786682066 Collar Feller, Handstitching Machine
    786682062 Collar Baster, Jumpbasting
    786682098 Elastic Attacher, Zigzag
    786682054 Chainstitch Sewing Machine Operator
    786682030 Basting-Machine Operator
    786682046 Blindstitch-Machine Operator
    786682042 Binder, Lockstitch
    786682038 Binder, Coverstitch
    786682034 Binder, Chainstitch
    786682026 Back Maker, Lockstitch
    786682022 Armhole-Sew-and-Trim Operator, Lockstitch
    786682018 Armhole Feller, Handstitching Machine
    786682014 Armhole Baster, Jumpbasting
    786682010 Appliquer, Zigzag
    784685014 Brim Stitcher I
    786682058 Coat Joiner, Lockstitch
    786682118 Front-Edge-Tape Sewer, Lockstitch
    786682102 Facing Baster, Jumpbasting
    786682110 Flatlock-Sewing-Machine Operator
    786682114 Front Maker, Lockstitch
    786682106 Felled-Seam Operator, Chainstitch
    689685150 Watcher, Automat
    689685154 Watcher, Pantograph
    684682014 Sewer and Inspector

    AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): No crosswalks

    CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): 744 Textile Sewing Machine Operators

    CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): 200301 Clothing, Apparel and Textile Workers and Managers, General
    200303 Commercial Garment and Apparel Worker

    GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): 060405 Elemental Work: Industrial: Machine Work, Fabric and Leather
    060205 Production Work: Machine Work, Leather and Fabrics
    060302 Quality Control: Inspecting, Grading, Sorting, Weighing, and Recording

    MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): No crosswalks

    OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): 92717 Sewing Machine Operators, Garment

    OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): 3111 Sewing Machine Operating

    SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): 51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators


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