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.