Textile Machine Operator
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
At a Glance
Textile Machine Operator. Top skills: Problem Solving, Communication, Merchandising.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median Wage
$37,940/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-11.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Merchandising
Palletizing
Painting
Markdown
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Marketing
Lifting Ability
Data Capture
Photo Stitching
Sewing
Embroidery
Shift Work
Selling Techniques
Common Skills (15)
Problem Solving
Communication
Computer Literacy
Leadership
Sales
Customer Service
Self-Motivation
Planning
Operations
Quality Control
Management
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Collaboration
Interpersonal Communications
Related Specializations
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