8152-Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators

Tasks include:

• setting up and operating batteries of automatic, link-type knitting machines to knit garments of specified pattern and design
• threading yarn, thread and fabric though guides, needles and rollers of machine for weaving, knitting or other processing
• tending automatic looms that simultaneously weave pile yarn, filling yarn, and warp yarn material to produce carpets and rugs with various coloured designs
• operating and monitoring loom on which yarn or twist is intersected and knotted at regular intervals to form mesh
• 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
• tending circular knitting machines with automatic pattern controls that knit seamless hose
• operating and monitoring knitting machines to knit hosiery to shape of foot and leg
• operating and monitoring machine for knitting heel and toes of socks into ribs or tops cut from circular fabric
• operating and monitoring machine which seams opening in toes of socks
• operating and monitoring crocheter machine to knit lace, trimming etc of desired pattern or design
• examining looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks or mechanical defects
• repairing or replacing of worn or defective needles and other components
• cleaning, oiling and lubricating machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans and/or grease guns