What it pays
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Half of all Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the U.S. earn more than $39,530 a year — the middle 80% land between $29,960 and $49,130. About 13,030 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$39,530typical pay / year
13,030people in this work
$49,130+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning5
Inspect machinery for repairs or malfunctions
+Walk the engine room and inspect the gearbox, hydraulic pump, main drive coupling and cooling system for…
Inspect machinery for repairs or malfunctions
+Walk the engine room and inspect the gearbox, hydraulic pump, main drive coupling and cooling system for signs of wear, leakage, temperature rise or abnormal noise, record meters and take photos of faults before tagging for repair.
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Inspect woven cloth for defects
+Lay the cloth flat on the inspection table, scan the full width for slubs, missed picks, uneven tension and…
Inspect woven cloth for defects
+Lay the cloth flat on the inspection table, scan the full width for slubs, missed picks, uneven tension and streaking, mark defects with their positions and sample numbers, photograph each defect and prepare a defect summary sheet.
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Set up machines for knitting and weaving
+Strip down the loom and knit unit to the setup checklist: set yarn creel tension, fit needles and sinkers to…
Set up machines for knitting and weaving
+Strip down the loom and knit unit to the setup checklist: set yarn creel tension, fit needles and sinkers to the specified gauge, size the take-up and let-off, run a ten-minute trial cloth and note any adjustment values needed.
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Notify supervisors or repair staff of issues
+Send a clear report to Maintenance Supervisor Jamal and Shift Manager Priya stating machine number, observed…
Notify supervisors or repair staff of issues
+Send a clear report to Maintenance Supervisor Jamal and Shift Manager Priya stating machine number, observed fault, urgency level, photos attached and whether production is halted so they dispatch repair staff and acknowledge within the hour.
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Thread yarn, fabric, and guides through machines
+Re-thread the warp and weft through the feed guides, tensioners and take-up rollers following the threading…
Thread yarn, fabric, and guides through machines
+Re-thread the warp and weft through the feed guides, tensioners and take-up rollers following the threading diagram, confirm yarn is free of knots and runs smoothly at operating speed, then sign off the threading log.
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Fixing1
Adjust machine settings for quality control
+Adjust feed tension, stitch length and drum speed to bring a failing sample back to spec, run three…
Adjust machine settings for quality control
+Adjust feed tension, stitch length and drum speed to bring a failing sample back to spec, run three consecutive test lengths, measure yarn count and fabric width, and record final settings and acceptance test results.
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The daily work14
Remove defects from cloth by cutting or pulling
+Remove visible snags and loose threads from the finished knitted panels by cutting or pulling with a stitch…
Remove defects from cloth by cutting or pulling
+Remove visible snags and loose threads from the finished knitted panels by cutting or pulling with a stitch lifter and small shears, inspect each panel edge-to-edge, and set aside any panels that need mending for repair this shift.
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Confer with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
+Talk through the current backlog and machine settings with Priya on second shift and Ramesh at maintenance to…
Confer with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
+Talk through the current backlog and machine settings with Priya on second shift and Ramesh at maintenance to confirm yarn lot numbers, needle gauges, and any recurring machine faults, then update the handover board before I leave at 14:30.
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Program electronic equipment.
+Load the new pattern file into the machine controller, enter the correct needle pitch and yarn count values…
Program electronic equipment.
+Load the new pattern file into the machine controller, enter the correct needle pitch and yarn count values from the production ticket, run a dry cycle to verify stitch formation, and record any errors if the sampler fails three consecutive runs.
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Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.
+Replace the worn latch needles and springs on knitting head B3 using the needle kit and torque wrench, test…
Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.
+Replace the worn latch needles and springs on knitting head B3 using the needle kit and torque wrench, test the head at low speed for ten minutes, and tag any replacement parts with the date and my initials before returning the kit.
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Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, or grease guns.
+Clean the carriage, blow out lint with the air hose, wipe down guide rails with solvent, then oil the worm…
Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, or grease guns.
+Clean the carriage, blow out lint with the air hose, wipe down guide rails with solvent, then oil the worm gear and lubricate the cam track with grease, run the machine idle for five minutes and log the service in the maintenance checklist.
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Start machines and monitor operations
+Start the knitting line at 06:00, bring each machine up to full speed while monitoring feed tension, stitch…
Start machines and monitor operations
+Start the knitting line at 06:00, bring each machine up to full speed while monitoring feed tension, stitch formation, and yarn break alarms, and stop immediately if stitch defects exceed three per panel, then notify the supervisor.
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Use digital information technology (CAD) for patterning
+Prepare the CAD pattern sheet for the next ferry curtains run: lay out panels to full loom width, mark seam…
Use digital information technology (CAD) for patterning
+Prepare the CAD pattern sheet for the next ferry curtains run: lay out panels to full loom width, mark seam allowances, show stitch counts and yarn counts per panel, and export a printable sheet for the factory floor by 3pm Thursday.
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Work in cooperation with physical laboratory technicians
+Coordinate test runs with the lab technicians: send the current knit sample batch list, the requested yarn…
Work in cooperation with physical laboratory technicians
+Coordinate test runs with the lab technicians: send the current knit sample batch list, the requested yarn counts and process parameters, and schedule a joint inspection on Monday at 09:00 so we can agree acceptance criteria.
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Ensure error free knitted fabrics
+Compile the inspection checklist for the knitted fabric delivery: itemise defect types, required tolerances,…
Ensure error free knitted fabrics
+Compile the inspection checklist for the knitted fabric delivery: itemise defect types, required tolerances, yarn count verifications and acceptance steps, and circulate the completed checklist to quality and production before the next shift starts.
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Be responsible for highest productivity rates
+Produce the weekly productivity report: collect machine run times, output per shift, downtime reasons and…
Be responsible for highest productivity rates
+Produce the weekly productivity report: collect machine run times, output per shift, downtime reasons and efficiency percentages, highlight improvement actions and send to the operations manager by Friday noon.
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Use weft preparation technologies
+Set up the weft preparation work instructions: list yarn counts, creel settings, tension targets and operator…
Use weft preparation technologies
+Set up the weft preparation work instructions: list yarn counts, creel settings, tension targets and operator checks, attach photos of correct set up and publish the instructions to the shopfloor before the morning shift.
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Control textile process
+Create the process control log for textile runs: define control points, record target parameters and…
Control textile process
+Create the process control log for textile runs: define control points, record target parameters and measurement frequency for each machine, provide space for deviation notes and route the live log to supervisors every shift change.
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Manufacture weft knitted fabrics
+Run the knitting line to produce 30 metres of 180gsm weft knitted fabric in polyester 150 denier, set yarn…
Manufacture weft knitted fabrics
+Run the knitting line to produce 30 metres of 180gsm weft knitted fabric in polyester 150 denier, set yarn feeders and stitch length for plain knit, record machine settings and quality checks, and prepare two labelled rolls for the finishing line by Friday morning.
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Measure yarn count
+Take three yarn samples from the incoming lot, perform count by skein and wrap method to confirm target 150…
Measure yarn count
+Take three yarn samples from the incoming lot, perform count by skein and wrap method to confirm target 150 denier, record sample weights and calculations, update the batch quality log and flag any out-of-spec for the mill supervisor today.
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