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Knitting and Weaving Machine Worker

Sets up, operates, or tends machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

This career is part of the Manufacturing cluster Production pathway.

Observes woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
Threads yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
Removes defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
Examines looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
Inspects products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
Notifies supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.
Starts machines, monitors operations, and makes adjustments as needed.
Stops machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
Inspects machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
Confers with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation involves use of protective items such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, a hard hat, or personal flotation devices
Work in this occupation involves using your hands to hold, control, and feel objects more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves walking or running more than one-third of the time