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

  • Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.
  • Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
  • Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.
  • Study guides, loom patterns, samples, charts, or specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.

  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.