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Sewing machinists stitch pieces of material together to make clothing, accessories and soft furnishings.
A college course could teach you the skills needed for this career. Relevant courses include:
There are no set entry requirements for this route.
You can get into this job through a sewing machinist Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You could apply directly to work as a sewing machinist. Employers would normally expect you to have basic sewing skills and the ability to read and understand written pattern instructions. Most companies would ask you to take a practical test at the interview. Sewing skills developed at home or on a college course could help you to get a job.
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Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience you could work with a designer, or as a 'sample machinist', making up samples of products. You could also become a supervisor or move into staff training, quality control or pattern cutting. You could set up your own business as a tailor or dressmaker.
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- Learn and develop skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling wood and other materials to create bespoke cabinetry. - Assist in the construction of custom-built cabinets, wardrobes, shelves, and other furniture pieces.2. Material Selection and Preparation: - Prepare and process materials for use in cabinetry projects, ensuring accuracy and quality.3. Finishing and Assembly: - Learn techniques for sanding and finishing cabinetry to achieve a high-quality, durable finish.4. Maintain a Safe and Organised Workshop: - Adhere to health and safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. - Keep the workshop clean, organised, and well-maintained, ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly.5. Continuous Learning and Development: - Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance joinery skills and knowledge. - Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in cabinetry and joinery.
1. Cabinet Making and Joinery: - Learn and develop skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling wood and other materials to create bespoke cabinetry. - Assist in the construction of custom-built cabinets, wardrobes, shelves, and other furniture pieces.2. Material Selection and Preparation: - Prepare and process materials for use in cabinetry projects, ensuring accuracy and quality.3. Finishing and Assembly: - Learn techniques for sanding and finishing cabinetry to achieve a high-quality, durable finish.4. Maintain a Safe and Organised Workshop: - Adhere to health and safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. - Keep the workshop clean, organised, and well-maintained, ensuring tools and equipment are stored correctly.5. Continuous Learning and Development: - Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance joinery skills and knowledge. - Stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and best practices in cabinetry and joinery.
- Learning about the kitchen components- Assembling carcases- Fitting frames and hanging doors- Fitting drawers- Using basic hand tools- Reading and understanding CAD drawings- Helping out in the work shop as required- Cleaning duties- Adhering to H&S- Working as part of a team
As an apprentice, the successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and support senior members of the department.The majority of the Apprentice Machinists day will be occupied by learning all aspects of machinery.Main duties and responsibilities will include: - To use our AlphaCam program to convert a 2D drawing to a 3D drawing and adding the required tooling and toolpaths using multiple tools such as a straight flat cutter to apply the relevant profile cutter needed - To do carving profiles for ionic capitals and architectural corbels using small router cutters, like a 45 degree tool, 16mm radius and a 3mm radius for finer detailing which can produce amazingly detailed finishes - Setting cutter depths - Running programs - Safe use of hand tools and machinery within the workshop environment
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