How do they match: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

  • Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

  • Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.
  • Key in processing instructions to program electronic equipment.
  • Mount rolls of cloth on machines, using hoists, or place textile goods in machines or pieces of equipment.
  • Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
  • Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.
  • Perform machine maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling equipment, and repair or replace worn or defective parts.
  • Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.
  • Thread ends of cloth or twine through specified sections of equipment prior to processing.

  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Apply solutions to production equipment.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Operate garment treatment equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.