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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Careers / Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Job Description


	Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations

Most workers learn their skills informally on the job, working alongside more experienced workers. International competition and greater worker productivity will result in rapidly declining employment for most occupations; upholsterers and laundry and dry-cleaning workers, however, are expected to experience some employment growth. The need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons will lead to numerous job openings. Earnings of most workers are relatively low.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Fabric Mills	12,020
Textile Furnishings Mills	3,920
Apparel Knitting Mills	2,490
Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills	1,100
Other Textile Product Mills	560
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills	260
Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing	180
Employment Services	160
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing	100
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers	90

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Annual Salary	$26,760
Average Hourly Wage	$12.86
Total Employment	21,160