Embroidery machine operator vs seamer

The differences between embroidery machine operators and seamers 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 a seamer. Additionally, a seamer has an average salary of $33,309, which is higher than the $31,900 average annual salary of an embroidery machine operator.

The top three skills for an embroidery machine operator include embroidery, stitching and quality standards. The most important skills for a seamer are stitching, assembly line, and safety procedures.

Embroidery machine operator vs seamer overview

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Seamer
Yearly salary	$31,900	$33,309
Hourly rate	$15.34	$16.01
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	65,211	1,342
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Embroidery machine operator vs seamer salary

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Seamer
Average salary	$31,900	$33,309
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $22,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	World Emblem	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between embroidery machine operator and seamer education

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Seamer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Embroidery machine operator vs seamer demographics

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Seamer
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%	Male, 51.6% Female, 48.4%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 9.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between embroidery machine operator and seamer 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.

Seamer example responsibilities.

Perform daily duties per the ISO 9001-2000 regulations.
Experience in basic life support, and CPR certify.
Operate and maintain machine which place ends on the cans.
Load the top and bottom domes of the cans into the double-seamer machine.
Maintain technical data/records for mechanical/electrical repair and adjustments to assure product conformance with SPC specifications.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Embroidery machine operator vs seamer skills

Common embroidery machine operator skills

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

Common seamer skills

Stitching, 55%
Assembly Line, 14%
Safety Procedures, 12%
Machine Operation, 11%
Production Equipment, 8%