Sewing Machine Operator Resume
Here’s a sample of what your Sewing Machine Operator Resume should look like while applying for Sewing Machine Operator Jobs.
795 Hammond Dr NE, Apt 209
San Diego, CA 92101
(123)-000-1234
name@emailaddresscom
Summary:
An individual with more than five years of experience in the garment industry; very creative and inventive in operating sewing machines such as joining, reinforcing, and decorating garments and garment parts; various background includes limited supervision, training, problem solving, sewing and alteration; excellent communication skills written and verbal; has capability to make immediate decision and sustain customer service excellence
Professional Experience:
Sewing Machine Operator January 2007 – Present
Aeropostale, Inc, San Diego, CA
Responsibilities
Placed materials or articles in clamps, template, or hoop frame prior to automatic operation of machine
Turned knobs and screws to adjust settings of machines according to garment style
Drew yarn patterns through guides, needles and tensions and fine-tuned machine functions according to fabric type
Sewn missing stitches and repaired according to quality assurance
Monitored sewing machine operations and observed defects in stitching or machine malfunctions
Informed supervisors of machine malfunctions
Pinned appliqués and drew markings on fabric to achieve variation in design
Sewing Machine Operator May 2004 – December 2006
Mantanco Garments Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Responsibilities
Folded up or straightened edges of items while sewing to ease forming of sections
Fastened tape to specified garment parts according to item or model specifications
Took off clips and pins and finished item from machine
Marked stitching errors with tape
Performed basic maintenance, such as oiling machine and replacement of defective sewing machine parts
Checked repair tags and examined garments to find defects or damages
Logged inventory numbers and garment details
Placed and positioned item under needles using markers on the machine clamp edges of cloth as guides
Attached buttons to fabric using a feeding clamp holder
Sewing Machine Operator (Trainee) February 1999 – May 2004
Pink Garments Inc, Orlando, FL
Responsibilities
Chose correct supplies as fasteners and threads according to characteristics and kinds of fabric
Called the department supervisor and reported any need for repair and machine adjustments
Handled safety and good housekeeping practices around work areas
Matched pieces of material before sewing them together
Placed and held pieces of material so that they are sewn together smoothly
Smoothened operational processes of sewing machines that run on high speed
Threaded machines and selected size and color of thread that best match the material
Scrutinized finished products to assure that products are free from defects
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer, University of California-Irvine, CA, 1999
Skills/Certifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Business and operations management
Associations/Organizations:
Employee Service Award, Mantanco Garments Inc, 2004
