Textile dyeing machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini tāwai papanga
Also known as
- Textile dyer, textile finisher, bleaching and dyeing machine operator
Textile dyeing machine operators use machines to dye fabric and other materials.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$54K to $81K
Most common
$98K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Textile dyeing machine operators
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in factories
- may work in noisy and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
- Apply solutions to production equipment.
- Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- Operate garment treatment equipment.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
- Conduct test runs of production equipment.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
- Inspect textile products.
- Record operational or production data.
You usually learn on the job to become a textile dyeing machine operator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication (Level 3 and 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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