(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Fabric Menders, Except Garment
Job Description
Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together. |
97
|
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines. |
96
|
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects. |
91
|
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures. |
88
|
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles. |
85
|
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines. |
71
|
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles. |
62
|
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification. |
46
|
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications. |
41
|
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid. |
30
|
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools. |
23
|
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks. |
18
|
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments. |
13
|
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
58
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
43
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
43
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
43
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
41
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
41
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
39
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
34
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
34
|
Processing Information
|
34
|
Getting Information
|
32
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
30
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
30
|
Thinking Creatively
|
28
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
27
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
27
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
26
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
26
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
25
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
25
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
23
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
23
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
21
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
20
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
20
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
20
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
18
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
18
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
17
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
17
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
17
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
16
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
15
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
14
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
14
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
7
|
Interacting With Computers
|
4
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|