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1.9 KiB

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knitting-machine-operator Occupational skill for the role 'knitting machine operator' (also: knitting machine setter, knitter operator, knitting machinist, knitting machine tender, warp knitting machine operator, net-knitting machine operator). Use when the user asks for typical knitting machine operator work such as: typical knitting machine operator responsibilities

Knitting Machine Operator

Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted products such as clothing, carpets or rope. They maintain and repair knitting machinery and ensure operations run without problems.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • control textile process
  • cut textiles
  • ensure equipment availability
  • fabric types
  • knitting machine technology
  • maintain equipment
  • maintain work standards
  • manufacture knitted textiles
  • manufacture weft knitted fabrics
  • properties of textile materials
  • set-up weft knitting machines
  • tend knitting machine
  • textile industry
  • textile industry machinery products
  • textile measurement

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6da80214-d360-49ec-b1e7-172ab0a0cb0c), ONET 30.3 (51-6063.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*