Entry Level Qualification 

8

Career Fields 

Mechanic & Technician

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

As a Sewing Machinist, you need to have a thorough knowledge of different types of sewing machines and the identifiable parts of a sewing machine. You will have to make technical adjustments to different types of sewing machines and feeds of arm machines, buttonhole machines, blind hem machines, button attaching machines, Barrack machines. You will have to be thorough with the sequence of operations in garment production, the effects of changing the machine settings, different types of sewing machines belts, various types of needles, categories of stitches, the different types of motors used in sewing machines and effects/causes of different stitching defects.

You will have to carry out all maintenance related activities of all types of sewing machines. You need to know about lubrication/greasing technique applied to the parts of a sewing machine. You may need to replace sewing machine parts and perform basic maintenance activities like oiling the machine. You should be able to identify the tools of maintenance and their uses. You will have to practically apply your knowledge regarding preventive and corrective maintenance techniques on sewing machines. You will also need detailed knowledge of safety techniques like how to wear a mask, how to use a needle guard, first aid techniques etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Sewing Machinist, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: -

1. You will be making, altering, repairing or fitting textile/fur products using industrial or industrial sewing or double needled machines.

2. You may need to oil, clean and lubricate the machines and replace empty spools/bobbins with full ones when necessary.

3. You may need to attach and set specially configured gadgets to a machine for achieving specific types of stitches.

4. You will be inspecting articles for defects, and removing worn or damaged parts, using hand tools; identifying and correcting (if possible) malfunctions in equipment and machinery.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 8 in school - NSQF Level 3 Certificate for ‘Industrial Sewing Machine Technician ‘or similar courses

After completing Class 8 in school, you can go for National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 Certificate for ‘Industrial Sewing Machine Technician’, ‘Sewing Machine Mechanic’, ‘Stitcher Machine (Textile and Fur products)’, or similar courses. The total number of training hours will vary between 200 and 1200.

Class 8 in school – training at an ITI or similar institute for ‘Cutting &Sewing ‘or related courses

After completing Class 8 in school, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC), Workshop Training Institute (WTI) or other vocational institutes for ‘Cutting & Sewing’, ’Cutting and Sewing Machine Operator’, ‘Cutting & Sewing 1st Unit’, ‘Cutting & Sewing 2nd Unit’ or related courses. You will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) to get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) after this course. This exam is held twice a year in the months of February and July.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – CTS NSQF Level 4 Training in ‘Sewing Technology’ or related courses

After Class 10, you can go for the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) course for ‘Sewing Technology’ or related courses under the National Skills Qualification Framework Level 4. This is a 1-year course with 2 semesters of 6 months each.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After class 8 with any subjects, you can go for:

1. NSQF Training courses.

2.  ITI Training courses.

After class 10, you can go for:

1. CTS Training courses.

Various private/public vocational training establishments across India offer related courses on:

1. Mechanic Sewing Machine

2. Sewing technology

Competencies Required

1. You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

3. You should have knowledge of Production and Processing - raw materials, production machinery, production systems, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for manufacturing or construction and distribution of goods.

4. You should have knowledge of Technical and Engineering Design - various techniques, methods, specifications and tools for creating, developing and laying out designs of various machines, equipment, devices, manufacturing plants, structures, systems,and processes. This includes developing blueprints, drawing, and models.

5. You should have Machine Repair and Maintenance Skills - performing repair and maintenance of different machines, equipment, and devices.

6. You should have Problem Solving Skills - analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

7. You should have Process and Operation Controlling Skills- controlling processes and operations of various machines, equipment, devices and systems using different types of electrical and electronic control instruments and systems.

8. You should have 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.

9. You should have 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.

10. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behavior.

11. You are practical always or in most situations.

12. You are always or mostly disciplined in your action and behavior.

13. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

You will get job opportunities for roles like:

1. Industrial Sewing Machine Technician

2. Machinist – Embroidery and Handloom

3. Stitching Machinist

4. Worker – Sewing Machinery

Some of the corporate or public sector factories, designer apparel brands, private labels, workshops and firms that will require your services are in industries like:

1. Textiles, Leather and Related Materials

2. Apparel, Goods, Accessories and Garments

3. Export / Import

4. Printing / Packaging

Career Growth

From entry-level job positions as an Industrial Sewing Machine Technician, Machinist – Embroidery and Handloom, Stitching Machinist, etc., you will grow up to roles like Junior / Senior Supervisor; Supervisor and Foreman; Sewing machine expert; Quality Supervisor, etc.

Salary Offered  

1. Salaries vary according to job profiles and the kind of facilities you get to work at.

2. In the entry-level jobs: You may get about Rs. 7,000 – Rs. 12,000 or more per month.

3. Salaries increase with your work experience and as you get promoted.

4. After having 1-6 years of experience, you may expect about Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15, 000 per month or more.

5. After having 6-12 years of experience, you may get about Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 25,000 or more per month.

6. In the senior level jobs, with 12-20 years of work experience, you may expect to get about Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 30, 000 or more per month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee 

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience 

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

Not Available.

Work Activities 

1. Operating machines, equipment, devices, systems and processes - Using various methods and techniques to operate machines, equipment, devices, systems,and processes in industrial and other settings.

2. Installing, repairing and maintaining equipment, devices, and products - Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, devices, and products for usages in homes, workplaces, and industrial settings.

3.Getting Information and learning - Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

4. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials - Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

5. Performing physical activities - Performing physical activities that require the use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

6. Handling and moving objects and materials - Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; manoeuvre, install, lift, place, manipulate, etc.

7. Communicating with co-workers and others - Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc. or with people at large.