Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare Components
- Prepare workstation
- Workbench and seating are set up according to OHSpractices.
- Machines are cleaned.
- Records are maintained.
- Machines are set up and adjusted according to specifications for work.
- Needles, attachments and parts are checked and worn needles and parts are identified and reported or replaced, according to manufacturer instructions.
- Identify poor machine performance
- Sew components
- Components are sewn according to requirements for operations.
- Components are sewn according to quality standards.
- Components are sewn according to requirements for speed of work.
- Machine speed and work handling are controlled for type of operations, fabrics and product type.
- OHSpractices are followed in operation of machine.
- Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
- Complete work
- Sewn components are inspected, any faults identified and appropriate action taken and finished pieces are checked against quality standards.
- Results of inspection of finished components are recorded.
- Action taken to either reject or correct faulty components is recorded.
- Preventative action taken to avoid recurrence of defective pieces is recorded.
- Production records or packing slips are completed.
- Completed work is directed to next operation or packing section.