Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry

The gross salary range for people working in Georgia in Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry is typically from 688 GEL (minimum salary) to 1,445 GEL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry category and their job descriptions

Clothing/textile technologist

• Organizing various stages of the technological process in the production of cotton, wool, synthetic, blended, and other yarns.
• Participating in the production of thread, the creation of non-woven textiles, preparation for texturing (weaving), and knitting, as well as the production of all types of fabrics and knits.
• Preparing yarn samples for the development of color palettes.
• Preparing fabric samples for catalogs and aesthetically arranging them.
• Determining technical specifications for weaving samples.
• Assisting in the development of production plans and organizing and supervising the work of groups of workers.
• Conducting quality control assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborating with designers and product developers to ensure technical feasibility of designs.
• Researching and implementing new textile technologies and innovations to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records of production processes, materials used, and quality assessments.

Cobbler

• Making walking, sports, social, home, work, medical, and other footwear.
• Receiving damaged and worn shoes from customers.
• Operating shoemaking machinery and equipment.
• Sawing inner and outer parts of shoes together.
• Gluing loose soles.
• Removing and replacing broken or damaged heels.
• Handing over adjusted and repaired shoes.
• Ordering missing shoemaking material.
• Selling complementary footwear products.

Fabric Cutter

• Taking customer measurements using a tape measure (for sewing garments on request).
• Taking notes on distinctive figure imperfections (e.g. bulging belly, butt, curvy legs etc.).
• Providing advice on the selection of a suitable fabric, cut etc.
• Tracing designs on textiles, leather, imitation leather etc. by use of tailor’s chalk.
• Cutting out individual garments from the fabrics and other materials.
• Handing over the cut garments to tailors for sewing.
• Marking the clothes’ alterations with pins during testing.
• Handing over the marked clothes to tailors for finishing.

750 - 1,318 GEL

Fashion Designer, Pattern Cutter

• Fabricating one’s own designs and designs according to individual customer requirements.
• Monitoring new fashion trends, materials and technological processes.
• Designing cuts in basic or showroom size.
• Stepping up the basic cut to other sizes according to size charts.
• Producing the design cuts according to size chart.
• Creating a size chart according to individual sizes.
• Checking the design dimensions of the product according to the size chart.

971 - 1,865 GEL

Machine Operator

• Operate and monitor textile machinery and equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
• Set up machines for various production runs, including adjusting settings and making necessary calibrations.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery to identify and troubleshoot any issues or malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any maintenance performed.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency and quality standards.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in the training of new operators on machine operation and safety procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines, including cleaning and lubricating parts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations regarding production and safety.
• Report any discrepancies or concerns to supervisors promptly for resolution.

879 - 1,430 GEL

Seamstress

• Separating and adjusting parts of the product (cutting, punching, etc.).
• Creating, altering, and repairing products with the use of basic and specialised sewing machines.
• Intermediate and final ironing, adjusting by ironing, and ironing out.
• Manufacturing, decorating, shaping, and other adjusting the final appearance of the products.
• Simple setting of machines, changing threads, needles, and other accessories.
• Checking the correct functioning of the machine.

674 - 1,256 GEL

Tailor

• Taking measurements of the clients with the help of a tape measure.
• Recording of the taken measurements.
• Consulting used materials and cuts with the customers.
• Making clothes for individual customers with the help of a sewing machine.
• Adjusting clothes according to the customers' requests.
• Mending damaged clothes.
• Doing simple maintenance of the sewing machines (exchanging threads, needles etc.).

656 - 1,187 GEL

Other categories

Commerce Insurance Journalism, Printing ... Law & Legislation Marketing, Advertising, PR Public Administration, ... Translating, interpreting Transport, Haulage, Logistics Water Management, Forestry, ...