Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Also called: Weaver, Knitter, Knitting Machine Operator, Tufting Machine Operator
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
On the job, you would:
- Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
- Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
- Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
Knowledge
Business
- management
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Persistence
- Independence
- Self Control
- Cooperation
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
some high school
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Jacquard-Loom Weaver
- Jacquard-Plate Maker
- Knitter Mechanic
- Knitting-Machine Fixer
- Loom Fixer
- Wire Weaver, Cloth
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$26,110
per year, on average