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Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents. |
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Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures. |
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Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles. |
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Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects. |
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Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines. |
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Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together. |
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Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines. |
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Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications. |
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Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification. |
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Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles. |
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Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
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Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
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