Overview
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanics set up, adjust and maintain industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.
Day-to-day
- sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up and sets controls for textile machines
- diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs
- may erect machines and equipment on-site.
To become a Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
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You can work as a Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III in engineering (mechanical trade) may be useful.