Job description Machine Operator - Textile Fibre, Yarn, Hide And Pelt Processing in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Find out what work is like for a machine operator - textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers (NOC 94130).

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

Description

Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers operate machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators
  • Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb, draw or finish fibers, yarns, hides or pelts
  • Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
  • Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
  • Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
  • Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
  • Oversee work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic in the event of equipment malfunction
  • May set up machines and assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.
  • Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators
  • 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.

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94130), and a list of similar occupations:

  • autoclave tender - textile manufacturing
  • bleaching range operator - textile manufacturing
  • calender operator - textile manufacturing
  • carding machine operator - textile manufacturing
  • dyeing range operator - textile manufacturing
  • fabric-printing machine operator
  • finishing range operator - textile manufacturing
  • leather buffer - hide and pelt processing
  • leather stretcher - hide and pelt processing
  • tanner - hide and pelt processing
  • twisting operator - textile manufacturing
  • yarn doubler - textile manufacturing

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