Textile Machine Operator

On the job, you would:

• 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.
• Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
• Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
• Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.