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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Also called: Knitter, Machine Operator, Tufting Operator, Weaver

What they do:

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

On the job, you would:
  • Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
  • Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
  • Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
On the job, you'll need:

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

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

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Persistence
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $35,750

Education

High school diploma/GED is usually needed.

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