Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
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- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects
- Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling
- Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed
- Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing
- Operate textile machines that perform textile processing and manufacturing operations such as winding, twisting, knitting, weaving, bonding, or stretching
- Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects
- Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions
- Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.4%
Job Openings 97
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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