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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

Also known as: Ager, Ager Operator, Ager Tender, Aging Box Hand, Ammonia Box Operator, Ammonia Box Tender, Ash Kier Boiler, Autoclave Operator, Automation Clerk, Automation Operator

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School36%
High School Diploma47%
Bachelor's Degree11%
Level 106%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None43%
Up to 1 month34%
1-3 months7%
6 months - 1 year6%
1-2 years5%
4-6 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None12%
Up to 1 month40%
1-3 months31%
3-6 months17%
4-6 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilitySelf ControlCooperationAttention to DetailConcern for OthersInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityIndependenceIntegrityAchievement/EffortStress TolerancePersistence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$37,320

per year

Mean Wage

$39,000

per year

Employment

6K

workers

Wage Range

$28,990 - $47,660

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$28,990Median: $37,320$47,660
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