Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 textile knitting Jobs

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    [Room Attendant / Housekeeper] - $15-$20/hr / Part-time or Full-time Hours / Multiple Shifts Available - Hospitality Staffing Solutions, renowned for its commitment to excellence, works with a diverse array of properties, ranging from boutique...

  • Packaging Associate - Novolex - Columbus,OH

    Novolex - - Responsibilities: Feeds material into machines safely to support production; Inspects product for defects and packs finished goods in correct configuration; Performs quality checks and ensures correct counts on product sizes; Makes...

  • General Laborer - Greif Packaging - Columbus,OH

    Greif Packaging - - Responsibilities: Routinely clean and lubricate equipment; Operate machinery following directions; Load or unload items on machinery and assembly lines; Perform routine property care activities; Routine quality checks on...

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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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