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Textile process operatives operate machines to prepare natural and synthetic fibres for processing, spin and twist fibre into yarn, thread, twine, rope and other similar material, and estimate the quantities of colouring matter required for printing and dyeing fabrics.

Tasks

  • Sets controls, starts machinery and monitors the passage of material processed replenishes the supply of input fibres, removes and replaces full output packages, cards and spools detects blockages, tangled thread, defective or broken material, and joins broken ends by hand or mechanical knotting checks quality of completed material, marks any flaws and removes badly damaged sections examines colour cards or specifications, estimates quantity of colouring material needed to print or dye fibre and calculates and mixes ingredients accordingly stretches, shrinks, brushes, dampens and presses fabric and shears or burns off protruding fabric fibres as required cleans and oils machine, detects and reports mechanical faults to technicians

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs relating to textile manufacture at Levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £24,000 per annum and can progress up to £27,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 0 employed Textile Process Operatives in the region.

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