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Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator or Tender

What Does it Take to Be a Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator or Tender?

Position Description Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator Responsibilities

  • Creel machines with bobbins or twine.
  • Key in processing instructions to program electronic equipment.
  • Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards.
  • Soak specified textile products for designated times.
  • Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
  • Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.

Things a Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator Should Know How to Do

When polled, Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Types of Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator Jobs

  • Color Room Attendant
  • Autoclave Operator
  • Sample Dye Mixer
  • Drug Worker
  • Cloth Washer

Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 11,300 jobs for Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator or Tender in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator or Tender. There will be an estimated 1,000 positions for Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator are Idaho, South Carolina, and Indiana. Watch out if you plan on working in Georgia, Virginia, or North Carolina. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Make A Lot Of Money?

The salary for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders ranges between about $21,670 and $39,990 a year.

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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders who work in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Illinois, make the highest salaries.

How much do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $30,020
California $28,680
Florida $27,100
Georgia $30,760
Illinois $32,620
Massachusetts $31,690
Michigan $28,100
New Hampshire $42,060
New Jersey $32,500
New York $28,140
North Carolina $29,450
Ohio $25,720
Pennsylvania $30,560
Rhode Island $37,620
South Carolina $29,520
Tennessee $30,510
Texas $22,470
Utah $34,700
Virginia $30,410

What Tools do Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP
  • Linux

Becoming a Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator

What education or degrees do I need to become a Textile Bleaching or Dyeing Machine Operator or Tender?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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