National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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94130 - Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

Textile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers operate machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies. Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs. They are employed by leather tanning, fur dressing and leather and fur dyeing establishments.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • autoclave tender - textile manufacturing
    • bleaching range operator - textile manufacturing
    • calender operator - textile manufacturing
    • carding machine operator - textile manufacturing
    • dyeing range operator - textile manufacturing
    • fabric-printing machine operator
    • finishing range operator - textile manufacturing
    • leather buffer - hide and pelt processing
    • leather stretcher - hide and pelt processing
    • tanner - hide and pelt processing
    • twisting operator - textile manufacturing
    • yarn doubler - textile manufacturing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Master dyer - textiles (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)
    • Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (See 92015 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing)
    • Textile colour technologist (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators

    • Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres, finish yarn, hides or pelts
    • Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
    • Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
    • Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
    • Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
    • Oversee work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
    • Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic in the event of equipment malfunction
    • May set up machines and assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.

    Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators

    • Set up machines for proper processing
    • Operate machines to bleach, dye, coat and finish fabric, thread, other textile products, hide or pelt
    • Operate machines to print designs onto textile products or hide
    • Examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
    • Mix dyes and chemicals according to established formulas
    • Notify supervisors and mechanics of equipment malfunctions.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school may be required.
    • On-the-job training is provided for several weeks, depending on the complexity of the process and the number of machines operated

  • Additional information

    • Progression is possible within the group to operate more complex dye ranges and textile printing equipment.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience for fibre and yarn preparation machine operators and hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers.
    • Progression to supervisory positions in textile processing usually requires completion of a college program in textiles, chemistry or a related subject.
    • There is some mobility among jobs in this unit group.
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