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Clothing process control technician
Also known as: sample room supervisor, clothing manufacturing technician, garment manufacturing technician, sample room line supervisor
About this occupation
Clothing process control technicians operate multiple process control equipment in manufacturing assembly lines.
A specialisation of automated assembly line operator.
Essential skills and knowledge
- perform process control in the wearing apparel industry
- manage briefs for clothing manufacturing
- make technical drawings of fashion pieces
- manufacturing of made-up textile articles
- distinguish accessories
- inspect wearing apparel products
- analyse supply chain strategies
- manufacturing of wearing apparel
- apparel manufacturing technology
- pack goods
- operate garment manufacturing machines
- operate computerised control systems
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other (O*NET 51-6099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$37,280 a year (2025), 13,530 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.