Fabric Menders
Mender, Sail Maker, Sail Repair Person, Seamstress
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Aircrew Flight Equipment; Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice; Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman; Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper; Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman; Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent
Parachute Rigger; Shower and Laundry Specialist
Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist; Flight Equipment Technician
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman; Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Basic; Aviation Life Support Systems Intermediate Level Technician; Aviation Life Support Systems Organizational Level Technician; Special Operations Parachute Rigger
What they do:
Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Business
- customer service
- management
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Innovation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Operating system software
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high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
