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
$50K
Lower
$55K to $90K
Most common
$121K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- use machines to dye fabrics
- measure dyes and chemicals
- apply dye solutions to equipment
- adjust machine temperatures
- monitor machines to ensure even colour
- run test cycles before full dyeing
- inspect dyed textiles for quality
- record dyeing and production information
- report equipment repairs and maintenance
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou 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 and Trimming (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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