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Fabric And Textile Factory Worker

OSCA 839133·ANZSCO 839914

Employed

800

Part-time share

41.6%

Female share

48.8%

Median age

44 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Performs routine tasks in a fabric and textile factory, such as cutting canvas, upholstery and curtain fabrics, delivering materials to machines, operating automatic machines using computerised patterns, pressing partially completed and finished garments, and inspecting and finishing completed garments.

What they typically do

  • Cuts canvas, upholstery and curtain fabrics according to specified patterns
  • Operates automatic machines using computerised patterns
  • Inspects completed garments for quality and makes necessary adjustments or repairs
  • Finishes completed garments by attaching buttons, zippers or other fasteners
  • Maintains and cleans machines and work area for safety
  • Assists in the packaging and labelling of finished garments for shipment

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
40.6%
NSW
29.2%
QLD
15.3%
WA
8.1%
SA
6%
TAS
1.1%
ACT
0.4%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fabric And Textile Factory Worker.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.