Textile cutting machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini tapahi papanga
Also known as
- Fabric cutter, clothing cutter, sample cutter, garment cutter, garment pattern cutter, textile products cutting worker, upholstery cutter
Textile cutting machine operators use machines to cut textiles used for making products like clothing, carpets, curtains and upholstery.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $37
Most common
$42
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Textile cutting machine operators
- usually work regular business hours, but may work overtime
- usually work in factories and workrooms
- may work in dusty and noisy conditions
- need to be accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- use machines to cut textiles
- set machine controls for accurate cuts
- position patterns on fabric and materials
- feed fabric through cutting machines
- cut fabrics to required shapes
- inspect cut pieces for quality
- monitor machine during cutting
- programme machines for cutting
- study instructions to understand requirements
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Level 4)
- a driver licence with a forklift endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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