Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators

threading yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting or other processing

tending automatic looms that simultaneously weave pile yarn, filling yarn and warp yarn material to produce carpets and rugs with various coloured designs

operating and monitoring loom on which yarn or twist is intersected and knotted at regular intervals to form mesh

operating and monitoring large automatic multi-needle machines to embroider material or to sew lengths of several layers of material to make yard goods, quilts or mattress coverings

tending circular knitting machines with automatic pattern controls that knit seamless hose

operating and monitoring knitting machines to knit hosiery to shape of foot and leg

operating and monitoring machine for knitting heel and toes of socks into ribs or tops cut from circular fabric

operating and monitoring machine which seams openings in toes of socks

operating and monitoring crochet machine to knit lace, trimming etc. of desired pattern or design

examining looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks or mechanical defects

repairing or replacing worn or defective needles and other components

cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, and/or grease guns.