Also called: Sail Loft Technician
Designs, cuts, and sews sails for sailboats and racing yachts.
In a sail loft, sailmakers lay out huge panels on the floor, sew with heavy machines, and repair torn sails. Some design high-tech racing sails on computers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. On-the-job training at sail lofts.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly. Small specialty trade.
Medium risk for 10 years. Design software and CNC cutting already do layout; finishing, fitting and repairs stay handwork in a shrinking trade.
Classes: Sewing or textiles class, Geometry, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-6052.
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