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94130.02 – Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators

Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators operate machines to bleach, dye, coat and finish fabric, thread, other textile products, hide or pelt.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Dyeing machine tender - textile manufacturing
  • Fabric-printing machine operator
  • Textile printer

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to ensure the dyeing, bleaching, coating and finishing processes are applied uniformly across all products
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure machines are functioning correctly, which is essential for maintaining the quality of the dyeing, bleaching, coating and finishing processes
  • Troubleshooting to identify and resolve machine issues in order to reduce downtime, ensure continuous production and meet deadlines
  • Colour Perception to detect and correct colour deviations ensuring final products meet quality standards and customer expectations
  • Control of Settings to ensure consistent product quality, colour accuracy, material durability, resource optimization, operational safety and adherence to regulations
  • Independence to make immediate adjustments to machine settings to maintain quality and efficiency without constant supervision
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand the production flow, methods, manufacturing practices and whole production cycle, helping to optimize workflows, troubleshoot problems, perform necessary adjustments, meet quality standards and maintain the integrity of the final product

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up machines for proper processing
  • Operate machines to bleach, dye, coat and finish fabric, thread, other textile products, hide or pelt
  • Operate machines to print designs onto textile products or hide
  • Examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Mix dyes and chemicals according to established formulas
  • Notify supervisors and mechanics of equipment malfunctions.

Additional information

  • Progression is possible within the group to operate more complex dye ranges and textile printing equipment.
  • Progression to supervisory positions in textile processing usually requires completion of a college program in textiles, chemistry or a related subject.
  • There is some mobility among jobs in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9413 – Machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94130 – Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

Occupational profile

94130.02 – Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators

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