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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

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Summary Description


	Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Ager

2.	Ager Operator

3.	Ager Tender

4.	Aging Box Hand

5.	Ammonia Box Operator

6.	Ammonia Box Tender

7.	Ash Kier Boiler

8.	Autoclave Operator

9.	Back Washer

10.	Bag Bleacher

11.	Bark Tanner

12.	Beam Dyer

13.	Beam Dyer Operator

14.	Beck Operator

15.	Blancher

16.	Blanching Machine Operator

17.	Bleach Machine Operator

18.	Bleach Range Operator

19.	Bleacher

20.	Chain Dyer

21.	Chief Tire Fabric Impregnating Range Operator

22.	Cloth Boil Off Machine Operator

23.	Cloth Colorer

24.	Cloth Dye-Range Operator

25.	Cloth Dyer

26.	Cloth Finisher

27.	Cloth Finishing Range Operator

28.	Cloth Finishing Range Tender

29.	Cloth Painter

30.	Cloth Shader

31.	Cloth Shrinker

32.	Cloth Shrinking Machine Operator

33.	Cloth Washer

34.	Cloth Washer Operator

35.	Color Blender

36.	Color Grinder

37.	Color Maker, Dyer

38.	Color Matcher

39.	Color Room Attendant

40.	Colorer

41.	Coloring Machine Operator

42.	Colorist Dyer

43.	Compensator Worker

44.	Drug Room Clerk

45.	Drug Room Operator

46.	Drug Worker

47.	Dryer Operator

48.	Dye and Chemical Coordinator

49.	Dye Automation Operator

50.	Dye Box Operator

51.	Dye Can Operator

52.	Dye Colorist Dyer

53.	Dye Feeder

54.	Dye House Hand

55.	Dye House Helper

56.	Dye House Supervisor

57.	Dye House Vat Worker

58.	Dye House Wheel Operator

59.	Dye House Worker

60.	Dye Jig Operator

61.	Dye Line Operator

62.	Dye Machine Operator

63.	Dye Operator

64.	Dye Padder Operator

65.	Dye Range Operator

66.	Dye Range Tender

67.	Dye Reel Operator

68.	Dye Tank Tender

69.	Dye Tub Operator

70.	Dye Tub Tender

71.	Dye Worker

72.	Dye-Reel Operator

73.	Dye-Tank Tender

74.	Dye-Tub Operator

75.	Dyed Yarn Operator

76.	Dyehouse Worker

77.	Dyer

78.	Dyer Helper

79.	End Worker

80.	Fabric Finisher

81.	Felt Carbonizer

82.	Felt Washing Machine Tender

83.	Finisher Operator

84.	Finishing Frame Runner

85.	Finishing Machine Operator

86.	Finishing Machine Tender

87.	Finishing Room Operator

88.	First Dyer

89.	Formula Maker

90.	Jet Dyeing Machine Operator

91.	Jet Dyeing Machine Tender

92.	Jet Operator

93.	Jig Box Operator

94.	Jig Hand

95.	Jig Operator

96.	Jig Worker

97.	Jigger

98.	Jigger Operator

99.	Kettle Loader

100.	Kettle Tender

101.	Kier Boiler

102.	Kier Hand

103.	Kier Operator

104.	Kier Pleater

105.	Kier Tender

106.	Knit Goods Washer

107.	Laundry Machine Tender

108.	Leather Polisher

109.	Leather Tanner

110.	Lime Puller

111.	Limer

112.	Machine Dyer

113.	Machine Operator

114.	Machine Whitener

115.	Manufacturing Assistant

116.	Manufacturing Associate

117.	Manufacturing Operator

118.	Open Developer Operator

119.	Package Dyeing Machine Operator

120.	Padding Machine Operator

121.	Panelboard Operator

122.	Patch Washer

123.	Pegger

124.	Piece Dyer

125.	Printer Operator

126.	Quebracho Tanner

127.	Re Dye Hand

128.	Retanner

129.	Rope Silica Machine Operator

130.	Rotary Drum Dyer

131.	Rug Dyer

132.	Sample Dye Mixer

133.	Scouring Train Operator

134.	Scrubbing Machine Operator

135.	Shrinker

136.	Shrinking Machine Operator

137.	Silk Conditioner

138.	Silk Finisher

139.	Silk Washing Machine Operator

140.	Sizer

141.	Skein Bleacher

142.	Skein Dyer

143.	Skein Washer

144.	Skein Yarn Dyer

145.	Skin Tanner

146.	Staining Machine Operator

147.	Strike Off Machine Operator

148.	Tanner

149.	Tanning Drum Operator

150.	Tanning Wheel Operator

151.	Tanyard Worker

152.	Tenter Frame Operator

153.	Tin Whiz Machine Operator

154.	Treater

155.	Tub Operator

156.	Tub Tender

157.	Vat Tender

158.	Warp Dyeing Tender

159.	Warp Dyeing Vat Tender

160.	Washer

161.	Wet Finisher

162.	Whitener

163.	Wool Dyer

164.	Wool Washing Machine Operator

165.	Yarn Dyer

Job Tasks

	Weigh ingredients to be mixed together for use in textile processing.

	Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.

	Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.

	Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.

	Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.

	Prepare dyeing machines for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation.

	Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges.

	Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, and/or other textile goods.

	Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards.

	Record production information such as fabric yardage processed, temperature readings, fabric tensions, and machine speeds.

	Sew ends of cloth together, by hand or using machines, to form endless lengths of cloth to facilitate processing.

	Key in processing instructions to program electronic equipment.

	Test solutions used to process textile goods to detect variations from standards.

	Remove dyed articles from tanks and machines for drying and further processing.

	Soak specified textile products for designated times.

	Study guides, charts, and specification sheets, and confer with supervisors to determine machine setup requirements.

	Confer with coworkers to get information about order details, processing plans, or problems that occur.

	Thread ends of cloth or twine through specified sections of equipment prior to processing.

	Mount rolls of cloth on machines, using hoists, or place textile goods in machines or pieces of equipment.

	Inspect machinery to determine necessary adjustments and repairs.

	Perform machine maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling equipment; and repair or replace worn or defective parts.

	Ravel seams that connect cloth ends when processing is completed.

	Install, level, and align components such as gears, chains, dies, cutters, and needles.

	Creel machines with bobbins or twine.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		calculate weights or proportions of pigments required to make dye

		measure, weigh, or count products or materials

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


		monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.


		maintain consistent production quality

		perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting

		examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.


		mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications

		sew by hand

		dye fabric or leather articles

		load or unload material or workpiece into machinery

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


		confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		operate sewing machine

		operate textile production equipment/machinery

		operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


		distinguish colors

		understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		maintain production or work records

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use chemical testing or analysis procedures

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		test manufactured products or materials

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.


		adjust production equipment/machinery setup

		clean equipment or machinery

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


		program operation of computerized manufacturing equipment/machinery

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations
	Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers produce fibers, cloth, and upholstery, and fashion them into a wide range of products that we use in our daily lives. Textiles are the basis of towels, bed linens, hosiery and socks, and nearly all clothing, but they also are a key ingredient in products ranging from roofing to tires. This statement covers a wide variety of occupations related to the production and care of textiles, apparel, and furnishings, ranging from heavy industrial machine operators to craft workers who make custom clothing and upholster furniture.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations
	Most people in textile, apparel, and furnishings occupations work a standard 5-day, 35- to 40-hour week. Working on evenings and weekends is common for shoe and leather workers, laundry and dry-cleaning workers, and tailors, dressmakers, and sewers, who often are employed in retail stores. Many textile and fiber mills often use rotating schedules of shifts so that employees do not continuously work nights or days.

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