How do they match: Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Knitter
  • Operator
  • Automatic Full-Fashioned Hosiery Knitting Machine Operator
  • Automatic Pad-Making Machine Operator
  • Braid Pattern Setter
  • Circular Knit Operator
  • Control Operator
  • Crochet Machine Operator
  • Denier Control Operator
  • Drawing in Machine Tender
  • Knitter Operator
  • Knitting Machine Operator
  • Knitting Machine Fixer
  • Leavers Lace Machine Operator
  • Link and Link Knitting Machine Operator
  • Link Knitting Machine Operator
  • Loom Operator
  • Looper Operator
  • Looping Machine Operator
  • Needle Felt Making Machine Operator
  • Needle Loom Setter
  • Needle Loom Operator
  • Ribbing Machine Operator
  • Threading Machine Tender
  • Tufting Machine Operator
  • Tufting Operator
  • Warp Knit Operator
  • Warp Knitting Machine Operator
  • Weaving Loom Operator
  • Winder Operator
  • Wrap Knitting Machine Operator

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

  • Set up, or set up and operate textile machines that perform textile processing and manufacturing operations such as winding, twisting, knitting, weaving, bonding, or stretching.
  • Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
  • Adjust machine heating mechanisms, tensions, and speeds to produce specified products.
  • Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, or grease guns.
  • Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
  • Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
  • Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.
  • Record information about work completed and machine settings.
  • Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.
  • Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
  • Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.

  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Operate textile cutting or production equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.