Salaries for positions in the Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry work area

Salaries range for person working in Macedonia in Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry is typically from 420 USD (minimum salary) to 765 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific position.

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.

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.

479 - 984 USD

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.

459 - 670 USD

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.

437 - 646 USD

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.).

442 - 653 USD

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