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Textile machine operators use machines to
make thread, yarn, fabric, and other textiles

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from a variety of materials.

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They move material from one stage of processing
to another to ensure a quality finished product.

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Bleaching and dyeing machine operators treat
fabrics with chemical solutions to change

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their color.

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They monitor machine displays and make adjustments
to ensure processes run correctly, including

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those that wash, bleach, shrink, or dye textiles.

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Cutting machine operators use manual and electric
devices to cut layers of fabric according

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to patterns.

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They adjust machine tension or speed, and
maintain the machinery.

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Knitting and weaving machine operators produce
fabric and knitted garments.

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They feed yarn and thread through guides and
rollers to weave and knit materials on machines.

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They make sure woven cloth is free of defects
and make adjustments and minor repairs when

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needed.

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Winding, twisting, and drawing out machine
operators tend machines that wind or twist

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textiles; or draw out and combine materials
such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers to

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make thread and yarn.

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They also wind thread and wire onto shuttle
bobbins—thread for sewing machines, and

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wire to reinforce sheet glass as it’s manufactured.

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Textile machine operator positions typically
require a high school diploma or equivalent.