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
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002135939im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_ed2.png)
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
![Below Average Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002135939im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/outlook2.png)
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002135939im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/image/hi_sal.png)
$26,110
per year, on average