- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.
Fabric Menders, Except Garment spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Arm-Hand Steadiness, Near Vision, Finger Dexterity, and Manual Dexterity. Fabric Menders, Except Garment are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Operation and Control and Time Management.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Controlling Machines and Processes
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing Administrative Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Visualization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Selective Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Far Vision
Oral Comprehension
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Reaction Time
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Static Strength
Speech Clarity
Rate Control
Hearing Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Perceptual Speed
Inductive Reasoning
Dynamic Strength
Response Orientation
Originality
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Written Expression
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Explosive Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Knowledge
Education and Training
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Production and Processing
Clerical
Mathematics
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Psychology
Economics and Accounting
Building and Construction
Chemistry
Communications and Media
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Philosophy and Theology
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Geography
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Wages
Wisconsin
$41,060
Alabama
$29,150
Georgia
$27,430
Pennsylvania
$22,770
South Carolina
$22,760
North Carolina
$22,430
California
$21,340
Skills
Operation and Control
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics
Coordination
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Persuasion
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Negotiation
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Writing
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Troubleshooting
Instructing
Technology Design
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Relationships
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Independence
Integrity
Dependability
Initiative
Innovation
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Freedom to Make Decisions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Physical Proximity
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Letters and Memos
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work Schedules
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Importance Supplemental-
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master