Embroidery machine operator vs industrial sewer

The differences between embroidery machine operators and industrial sewers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both an embroidery machine operator and an industrial sewer. Additionally, an embroidery machine operator has an average salary of $31,900, which is higher than the $29,574 average annual salary of an industrial sewer.

The top three skills for an embroidery machine operator include embroidery, stitching and quality standards. The most important skills for an industrial sewer are industrial sewing machines, stitching, and double needle.

Embroidery machine operator vs industrial sewer overview

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Industrial Sewer
Yearly salary	$31,900	$29,574
Hourly rate	$15.34	$14.22
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	65,211	8,639
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Embroidery machine operator vs industrial sewer salary

Embroidery machine operators and industrial sewers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Industrial Sewer
Average salary	$31,900	$29,574
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $19,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	Blaine, MN
Highest paying state	Alaska	Minnesota
Best paying company	World Emblem	Fastenal
Best paying industry	Professional	Automotive

Differences between embroidery machine operator and industrial sewer education

There are a few differences between an embroidery machine operator and an industrial sewer in terms of educational background:

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Industrial Sewer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Embroidery machine operator vs industrial sewer demographics

Here are the differences between embroidery machine operators' and industrial sewers' demographics:

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Industrial Sewer
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%	Male, 17.2% Female, 82.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 8.1% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 9.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between embroidery machine operator and industrial sewer duties and responsibilities

Embroidery machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, repairs defective embroidery, regulates machine settings
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, and make corrections if need.
Decorate t-shirts and sweat shirts for college bookstores.
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.
Replace empty bobbins and doing weekly cleaning such as oiling and dusting.
Create patterns, cut fabric and sew large custom drapes, bedding and cushions for high end homes and businesses.

Industrial sewer example responsibilities.

Sew quality outdoor furniture pillows and cushions.
Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
Oversee national contract operations encompassing: solicitation/proposal review; ARRA et al.

Embroidery machine operator vs industrial sewer skills

Common embroidery machine operator skills

Embroidery, 56%
Stitching, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Detect Defects, 4%
Oiling, 4%
Machine Operation, 3%

Common industrial sewer skills

Industrial Sewing Machines, 56%
Stitching, 12%
Double Needle, 12%
Machine Operation, 7%
Single Needle, 7%
Cushions, 4%

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