• Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
  • Manufacturing
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 28,970
    $22,533 range bar $37,123
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and tenders operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

What do they typically do

  • Prepare dyeing machines for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation
  • Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions following established formulas
  • Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards
  • Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is working correctly
  • Control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods
  • Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed
  • Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges
  • Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth -0.4%
Job Openings 39

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    These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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