Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 textile knitting Jobs

  • Packaging Associate - Novolex - Columbus,OH

    Novolex - - Responsibilities: Feed material into machines safely and effectively; Inspect product for defects and pack finished goods in the correct configuration; Perform quality checks and ensure correct counts on various product sizes; Make...

  • Picking & Packing Associate (ID #515004) - Partners Personnel - Columbus,OH

    Partners Personnel - - Responsibilities: Pick customer orders efficiently and accurately using an RF scanner; Safely transport completed picks to the packing staging area; Communicate with the Picking Team Lead to resolve discrepancies;...

  • Packaging Operator (Line 8) - Mars Incorporated - Columbus,OH

    Mars, Incorporated - - Responsibilities: Maintain optimal packaging line efficiency and promptly escalate any deviations from standards or schedules.; Support peers in achieving the highest safety, quality, and efficiency standards throughout...

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What They Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes Sewing Machine Operators.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 19,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $33,990

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -2,900
  • Growth rate: -15 percent (Decline)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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