Textile winding machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini taura, aho
Also known as
- Yarn carding and spinning machine operator, winder operator
Textile winding machine operators work with machines that wind natural or synthetic fibres to make products for clothing and other manufacturing industries.
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$61K to $89K
Most common
$112K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Textile winding 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
- operate textile winding machines
- feed materials into winding machines
- monitor machines
- inspect wound textiles
- cut fabric and yarn
- report faults and maintenance
- record production numbers
- keep track of materials and supplies
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a textile winding 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)
- experience in similar work
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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