WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
SEWING – MACHINE REPAIRER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 49-9041.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0508
Description: Repairs and adjusts sewing machines in homes and sewing departments of
industrial establishments, using handtools: Turns screws and nuts to adjust machine
parts. Regulates length of stroke of needle and horizontal movement of feeding
mechanism under needle. Dismantles machines and replaces or repairs broken or worn
parts, using handtools. Inspects machines, shafts, and belts. Repairs broken
transmission belts. Installs attachments on machines. Initiates orders for new machines
or parts. May operate machine tools, such as lathes and drill presses, to make new parts.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. Disassembling and Assembling
2340
1. Ace Plate
2. Needle,
3. Pressure Foot
4. Presser Bar,
5. Needle Bar
6. Take up L
7. Lever
8. Tension Assembly
9. Bobbin
10. Throat Plate
11. Feed Dog,
12. Shuttle Race Body
B. Servicing and Lubricating
60
C. Adjusting and Timing
1150
1. Component removal, needle, feed dog, and presser foot
D. Threading
200
1. Bobbin and needle
E. Operating
300
F. Trouble Shooting
240
1. Thread breakage
2. Needle breakage,
3. Stitch Skipping,
4. Electrical Failure
G. Inspecting
120
1. Determine serviceability of components
H. Safety
50
1. Awareness of occupational hazards
I. Miscellaneous
40
1. Use and care of tools,
2. Interpret technical publications,
3. Use of electrical test equipment
J. Specialization
1500
1. Light duty,
2. Medium duty,
3. Heavy duty,
4. Overage,
5. Overseaming,
6. Darning
7. Button sewing machine
TOTAL HOURS
6000
