What You'll Do

  • Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
  • Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
  • Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
  • Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
  • Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
  • Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.
  • Set up, or set up and operate textile machines that perform textile processing and manufacturing operations such as winding, twisting, knitting, weaving, bonding, or stretching.
  • Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
  • Record information about work completed and machine settings.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Operation and Control 3.0/5
Speaking 2.88/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Quality Control Analysis 2.88/5
Reading Comprehension 2.75/5
Time Management 2.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.5/5
Equipment Maintenance 2.5/5
Troubleshooting 2.5/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Self-Control, Persistence, Independence

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.88/5
Finger Dexterity 3.62/5
Control Precision 3.62/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.5/5
Manual Dexterity 3.25/5
Trunk Strength 3.25/5
Oral Comprehension 3.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.64/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.32/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.19/5)
  • Persistence (High importance: 4.16/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.02/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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