7212-17 Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
Operates machines to bleach, dye and finish knitted garments, such as hosiery and woollen garments.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- pours dyes or finishing chemicals into machines, and sets thermostats and other controls
- loads material into dyeing drums or other machines, and starts machines
- examines samples of material to detect variations from required colours or processing standards
- performs treatment processes such as mercerising, shrinking, waterproofing, napping and texturing
- adjusts flow of water, chemical solutions and steam
- drains solutions from machines at the end of dyeing or finishing cycle and removes materials
- undertakes quality control procedures
- may measure and mix ingredients for solutions or dyes
- may maintain production records
Specialisations:
Textile Dyer
Textile Finisher
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