Textile machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini whatu
Also known as
- Warp knitter, flatbed knitter, textile process operator, tufter
Textile machine operators use machines to process yarn or thread into woven and knitted products like woollen clothing, carpets and rope.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $87K
Most common
$126K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Textile machine operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in factories
- may work in noisy and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- cut fabrics
- inspect textile products
- feed materials or products into or through equipment
- inspect production equipment
- notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs
- operate textile cutting or production equipment
- record operational or production data
- clean production equipment
- lubricate production equipment
- conduct test runs of production equipment
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- 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, but Level 2 may be useful.
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