Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items.
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
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Jump to Learning Path →Based on the Sewers, Hand role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Leading, persuading, business
Helping, teaching, working with people
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Trainee Sewers, Hand → Technician Sewers, Hand → Senior Technician Sewers, Hand → Lead Technician Sewers, Hand
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Go to Career PathTimeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $26,000 - $30,470/year With equity/bonuses: $28,600 - $36,564 Top markets (SF/NYC): $29,900 - $36,564 Execute core tasks using Judgment and…
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Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles. 10am, Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $18,200 - $27,423 Year 2-3: Junior level $30,470 - $33,193 Year 4-6: Mid level $33,193 - $35,988 Year 7-10: Senior level $35,988 - $41,381 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Sewers, Hand genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Judgment and Decision Making and Time Management You communicate clearly…
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