Multineedle-Chainstitch-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 786.682-178
Industry: garment
Alternate Titles: multineedle shirrer
Operates multineedle chainstitch sewing machine to shirr garment parts by any of following methods: (1) Guides garment part under shirring presser foot that evenly spaces gathers under needle; (2) guides part under needles of machine threaded with elastic thread; (3) guides parts and elastic cord under needles to shirr fabric. Secures specified number of needles into machine head. Performs duties as defined under Sewing-Machine Operator, Regular Equipment (any industry) Master Title. May sew multiple rows of flat trim to garment part. May sew decorative threads between rows of shirring, or shirr fabric with decorative stitch and be designated Smocking-Machine Operator (garment).
GOE: 06.02.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77