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

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

  • Harness Worker
  • Link and Link Knitting Machine Operator

  • Confer with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
  • Program electronic equipment.
  • Record information about work completed and machine settings.
  • 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.
  • Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.

  • Clean production equipment.
  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Operate textile cutting or production equipment.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.