Te Aroha College
Textile Process Operator Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators may do some or all of the following:
- weave or knit fabrics, clothes and carpets
- operate the machinery used to make textiles
- wash and blend wool, yarn or cloth
- check the quality of products
- spin wool or other fibres to make yarn
- dye or bleach materials
- glue or weld fabric together
- press, stretch or waterproof materials.
Physical Requirements
Textile process operators need to be reasonably fit and strong and have good hand-eye co-ordination.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for textile process operators includes:
- factory work
- mechanical engineering work
- sewing experience.
Personal Qualities
Textile process operators need to be:
- able to follow instructions
- accurate and careful
- patient
- quick and alert
- able to work well in a team
- responsible
- practical.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for textile process operators includes:
- factory work
- mechanical engineering work
- sewing experience.
Subject Recommendations
A minimum of three years of secondary education is recommended. Useful subjects include construction and mechanical technologies, maths and processing technologies.
Textile Process Operators can earn around $19-$24 per hour per year.
Textile process operators may progress to work in design or product development, or move into management roles.
Textile process operators may specialise in:
- carding
- carpet making
- dyeing and finishing
- knitting
- machine setting
- tufting
- welding.
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