Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and tenders operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
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- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Prepare dyeing machines for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation
- Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions following established formulas
- Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards
- Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is working correctly
- Control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods
- Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed
- Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges
- Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions
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Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 6
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- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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