Sewing Machinist

Overview

Sewing Machinists operate industrial sewing machines to sew and finish garments and soft furnishings such as curtains.

threading machines, inserting bobbins and positioning parts to be sewn
starting, stopping and controlling speed of machines with pedals and knee levers to coordinate actions of presser feet, clothes guides, blades and other attachments, and guiding parts under needles, following edges, seams and markings
changing needles and adjusting, securing and modifying attachments to machines
finishing items by cutting excess material and threads
operating thread trimming and other non-sewing machines
inspecting stitching for defects and notifying repair mechanics of machine malfunctions
performing basic maintenance such as lubrication of machines
may do laying up and bundling tasks
may ticket, label and finish work.

You can work as a Sewing Machinist without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II in clothing production or applied fashion design might be helpful.
Take a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade