Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

Example job titles

• autoclave tender - textile manufacturing
• bleaching range operator - textile manufacturing
• calender operator - textile manufacturing
• carding machine operator - textile manufacturing
• dyeing range operator - textile manufacturing
• fabric-printing machine operator
• finishing range operator - textile manufacturing
• leather buffer - hide and pelt processing
• leather stretcher - hide and pelt processing
• tanner - hide and pelt processing
• twisting operator - textile manufacturing
• yarn doubler - textile manufacturing

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators
• Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres, finish yarn, hides or pelts
• Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
• Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
• Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
• Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
• Oversee work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic in the event of equipment malfunction
• May set up machines and assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided for several weeks, depending on the complexity of the process and the number of machines operated

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