Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials: 
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $32,531.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 34 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 108 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -3.22 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 505 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -13.66 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Fabricate garments or textile products
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Wrap products for preservation, protection, safety, and stability
Package goods for shipment or storage
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production
Adjust textile, fabric, or garment related equipment or machinery
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Cut fabric or leather material
Dye fabric or leather articles
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Wrap products for preservation, protection, safety, and stability
Package goods for shipment or storage
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production
Adjust textile, fabric, or garment related equipment or machinery
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Cut fabric or leather material
Dye fabric or leather articles
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures
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Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.
| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Driver's License | ||||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||||
| Welding | ||||
| Manual Dexterity | ||||
| Schematic Diagrams | ||||
| Wiring | ||||
| Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) | ||||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
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