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
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- operate machines to process yarn and thread
- make knitted products
- feed yarn and fabric into machines
- cut fabrics to required sizes
- monitor machines to ensure proper operation
- inspect products for quality
- run test cycles before full production
- report equipment repairs and maintenance
- clean and lubricate machines
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a textile machine operator and a qualification and experience may be useful.
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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