Textile Bleaching & Dyeing Machine Operators & Tenders
Also called: Machine Operator, Dye Operator, Dye Machine Operator, Drug Room Operator
What they do:
Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
On the job, you would:
- Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.
- Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
- Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.
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Math and Science
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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