Fabric Menders, Except Garment
Industry Areas
- Textile Furnishings Mills
- Fabric Mills
- Other Textile Product Mills
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
- Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
- Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Work Environment
Military
Survival equipment specialists in the military work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
3,392 Fabric Menders, Except Garment in the military
Service Branches
Survival Equipment Specialists work in the following services:
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Workplace at a Glance
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