Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling. | - | - | - |
| Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment. | - | - | - |
| Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects. | - | - | - |
| Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing. | - | - | - |
| Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,260
per year
Mean Wage
$39,470
per year
Employment
15K
workers
Wage Range
$29,640 - $48,070
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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