The Catlins Area School
Textile Process Operator Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators may do some or all of the following:
- weave or knit fabrics, clothes and carpets
- operate the machinery used to make textiles
- wash and blend wool, yarn or cloth
- check the quality of products
- spin wool or other fibres to make yarn
- dye or bleach materials
- glue or weld fabric together
- press, stretch or waterproof materials.
Physical Requirements
Textile process operators need to be reasonably fit and strong and have good hand-eye co-ordination.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for textile process operators includes:
- factory work
- mechanical engineering work
- sewing experience.
Personal Qualities
Textile process operators need to be:
- able to follow instructions
- accurate and careful
- patient
- quick and alert
- able to work well in a team
- responsible
- practical.
Skills
Textile process operators need to have knowledge of:
- textiles and the products being made
- welding, weaving, sewing and knitting methods
- safety regulations
- quality control methods
- how to maintain and operate machinery.
Conditions
Textile process operators:
- usually work regular hours, but may sometimes work overtime
- work in factories in conditions that may be hazardous or noisy.
Subject Recommendations
A minimum of three years of secondary education is recommended. Useful subjects include construction and mechanical technologies, maths and processing technologies.
Textile Process Operators can earn around $23-$24 per hour.
Pay for textile process operators varies depending on experience.
New textile process operators usually start on minimum wage or a little more.
Experienced textile process operators can earn up to $24 an hour.
Source: careers.govt.nz research, 2018.
Textile process operators may progress to work in design or product development, or move into management roles.
Textile process operators may specialise in:
- carding
- carpet making
- dyeing and finishing
- knitting
- machine setting
- tufting
- welding.
Years Of Training
<1 year of training usually required.There are no specific requirements to become a textile process operator, as you gain skills on the job.
Textile process operators may complete Level 4 or Level 5 New Zealand Certificates in Dyeing and Finishing, Textile Machine Setting, Textile Manufacturing and Industrial Textile Fabrication while working.
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