Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

Code: 51-6063.00
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Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

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

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Knitter Knitting Machine Operator Loom Fixer Machine Operator Operator Tufting Machine Operator Tufting Operator Warp Knit Operator Weaver Winder Operator

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

Salaries for a Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Textile Knitting & Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders professionals across diverse sectors.

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