Weaving machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving machines .they work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into weaved products such as clothing, home-tex or technical end products. They maintain and repair weaving machinery and ensure operations run without problems.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Setting up and operating batteries of automatic, link-type knitting machines to knit garments of specified pattern and design;
(b) Threading yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting or other processing;
(c) Tending automatic looms that simultaneously weave pile yarn, filling yarn and warp yarn material to produce carpets and rugs with various coloured designs;
(d) Operating and monitoring loom on which yarn or twist is intersected and knotted at regular intervals to form mesh;
(e) 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;
(f) Tending circular knitting machines with automatic pattern controls that knit seamless hose;
(g) Operating and monitoring knitting machines to knit hosiery to shape of foot and leg;
(h) Operating and monitoring machine for knitting heel and toes of socks into ribs or tops cut from circular fabric;
(i) Operating and monitoring machine which seams openings in toes of socks;
(j) Operating and monitoring crochet machine to knit lace, trimming etc. of desired pattern or design;
(k) Examining looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks or mechanical defects;
(l) Repairing or replacing worn or defective needles and other components;
(m) Cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, and/or grease guns.