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8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators

Weaving and knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments, or to quilt and embroider fabric. 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 looms 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 machines for knitting heels and toes of socks into ribs or tops cut from circular fabric; (i) operating and monitoring machines which seam openings in toes of socks; (j) operating and monitoring crochet machines to knit lace, trimming, etc. of desired patterns 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. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Carpet weaving machine operator - Knitting machine operator - Net production machine operator - Weaving machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Carpet weaver - 7318 - Cloth weaver - 7318 - Knitter - 7318.

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Where 8152 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy

  1. >8 Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
  2. >>81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
  3. >>>815 Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators
  4. >>>>8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators
  5. >>>>8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators

8152 in other classification systems

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Other ISCO-08 codes under 8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators

Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 8152?
ISCO-08 8152 is "Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators". Weaving and knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments, or to quilt and embroider fabric. 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 looms 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 machines for knitting heels and toes of socks into ribs or tops cut from circular fabric; (i) operating and monitoring machines which seam openings in toes of socks; (j) operating and monitoring crochet machines to knit lace, trimming, etc. of desired patterns 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. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Carpet weaving machine operator - Knitting machine operator - Net production machine operator - Weaving machine operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Carpet weaver - 7318 - Cloth weaver - 7318 - Knitter - 7318.
How does ISCO-08 8152 map to other classification systems?
8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (18b00c9e-3a07-4346-bb86-b1577554cf56, 2b136e51-154b-4cb2-8130-f73228f14b11, 3417aab3-8b87-4c3b-bee6-be03fe05be2b, +5 more); SOC 2018 (51-6063). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
What is the parent category of 8152?
8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators sits under 8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.

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Source: International Labour OrganizationVersion: 2008