Operate or tend sewing machines to join together, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of nongarment products, such as upholstery, draperies, linens, carpets, and mattresses.

Mounts attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjusts machine guides according to specifications. Monitors machine operation to detect problems, such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunction. Activates and adjusts machine controls to regulate stitching speed and length, dimensions of gathers and tucks, and material or thread tension. Activates sewing machine to join, gather, hem, reinforce, or decorate materials or fabricated articles, such as linens, toys, or luggage. Positions materials through feed rollers and guides, or positions and maneuvers under sewing machine presser foot and needle during operation. Examines and measures finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using ruler. Places spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, inserts bobbin, and threads ends through machine guides and components. Sews materials by hand, using needle and thread. Records amount of materials processed in production logs. Removes finished materials from sewing machine. Tapes or twists together thread or cord to repair breaks. Positions and marks patterns on materials to prepare for sewing. Replaces needles, sands rough areas of needles with sandpaper, and cleans and oils sewing machines to maintain equipment. Cuts materials, according to specifications, or cuts excess material or thread from finished product, using blade, scissors, or electric knife. Folds or fits together materials, such as cloth, foam rubber, or leather, to prepare for machine sewing. Selects supplies, such as binding, cord, or thread, according to specifications or color of material.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. 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. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Visual Color Discrimination -- The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Rate Control -- The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. 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.

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.