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7314 Sewing, Textile and Footwear Machine Operators

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

7314 Sewing, Textile and Footwear Machine Operators

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.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

731431 Sewing Machinist

Operates industrial sewing machines to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings, such as curtains.

Specialisation

  • Embroiderer

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • 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
Occupation

731432 Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator

Operates automated machines that process raw hides and skins and raw textile fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres to manufacture finished leather, yarn, carpet, knit fabrics, garments and garment parts and footwear products.

Specialisations

  • Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
  • Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
  • Weaving Machine Operator
  • Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Prepares textile or footwear production machines for operation to process raw hides, skins and textile fibres
  • Operates automated machines that dye and tan hides and skins, and dye textiles
  • Operates automated machines that cut and machine leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and make shoes
  • Operates automated machines that convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains, linens and other fabrics
  • Programs machines to position and feed fibre packages to produce carpets, linens and other textiles
  • Oversees process of tying and splicing ends to repair broken yarns