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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators perform?

  • 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.

  • Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.


Knowledge

What do Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators need to know?

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Skills

What skills do Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.



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