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Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 7117

Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators operate machines to process raw hides and skins, raw textile fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres for use in textile and footwear production.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • preparing machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
  • setting and operating controls used to regulate processing operations
  • starting machines and monitoring operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation
  • loading drums with hides and skins, textiles, and dyeing and tanning solutions
  • cutting and machining leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and making shoes using moulded and cement construction techniques
  • threading loom shuttles with cross-yarn arms
  • positioning and feeding machines with fibre packages
  • repairing broken yarns by tying and splicing ends
  • examining finished products for defects and variations, reporting faults in machines, and carrying out quality control procedures

Occupations in this unit group

  • 711714 - Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator

    Operates machines to bleach, dye and finish knitted garments such as hosiery and woollen garments.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Textile Dyer
    • Textile Finisher
  • 711715 - Weaving Machine Operator

    Alternative Title:

    • Loom Operator

    Operates looms to weave yarn into cloth, carpet and other fabrics.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Beamer
    • Carpet Weaver
  • 711716 - Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

    Operates machines to convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains and other fabrics.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Cotton Ginner
    • Gill Box Operator
    • Yarn Comber
    • Yarn Texture Machine Operator
  • 711799 - Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec

    This occupation group covers Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Feltmaker
    • Net Maker
    • Rope Making Machine Operator
    • Tufting Machine Operator
  • 711711 - Footwear Production Machine Operator

    Operates machines to manufacture ready-to-wear footwear.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Shoemaking Cutter
    • Shoemaking Finisher
  • 711712 - Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator

    Alternative Title:

    • Leather Production Machine Operator

    Operates machines to convert raw hides and skins into finished leather for use in clothing, footwear and upholstery.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Fellmongering Machine Operator
    • Hide and Skin Fleshing Machine Operator
    • Sammying Machine Operator
    • Tanner
  • 711713 - Knitting Machine Operator

    Alternative Title:

    • Textile Knitter

    Operates machines to knit fabrics, garment parts and other articles from yarns such as cotton, wool, nylon and rayon.

    Skill Level:

    • 4 Australia
    • 3 New Zealand

    Specialisations:

    • Flat Bed Knitter
    • Warp Knitter

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