{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:48.404Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-6063.00","title":"Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers machine setup, operation, monitoring, defect detection and repair, quality inspection, and production documentation for textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders working in a mid-to-high-volume industrial textile manufacturing environment.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Yarn, thread, and fabric — thread through guides, needles, and rollers under direct supervisor instruction on a production floor.","Machine start-up sequence — follow established protocols to start knitting or weaving machines under close supervision.","Woven cloth surface — observe for visible weaving defects while stationed at an active loom with a trainer present.","Minor cloth defects — remove by cutting and pulling out filling under direct guidance from an experienced operator.","Machine stoppages — recognize common causes such as warp breaks or harness failures and report immediately to a supervisor.","Mechanical malfunctions — notify supervisors or repair staff promptly when abnormal machine sounds or stops occur on the production line.","Product output quantities — monitor counts against specified targets and stop machines when directed amounts are reached.","Finished textile samples — inspect against basic quality specifications using near vision under supervisor oversight.","Workplace safety instructions — listen actively and follow oral directions from lead operators in a noisy mill environment.","Production records — enter basic run data into spreadsheet or office suite software following a provided template."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Loom threading procedures — perform independently and accurately for multiple machine types across a standard production shift.","Woven cloth defects — detect and categorize recurring defect patterns while monitoring several machines simultaneously on the floor.","Cloth defect repairs — cut and remove filling to correct weaving errors with reduced oversight on routine production runs.","Loom stoppage causes — examine mechanical components and distinguish between warp filling, harness breaks, and minor mechanical defects without prompting.","Machine operating parameters — adjust tension, speed, and feed settings to maintain product specifications during a standard shift.","Product inspections — compare finished textiles against quality specifications and flag non-conforming items before they advance downstream.","Machine monitoring routines — apply selective attention to track multiple simultaneous operations and make timely adjustments in a mid-volume facility.","Supervisor notifications — communicate machine malfunction details clearly and concisely using oral and written channels in a production setting.","Production output logs — update spreadsheet records accurately to reflect completed yardage and downtime events across a full shift.","Repetitive manual tasks — maintain arm-hand steadiness and finger dexterity throughout extended periods of threading and adjustment work."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex loom and knitting machine configurations — set up and troubleshoot autonomously across the full range of machine types in a high-volume textile facility.","Non-routine weaving defects — diagnose root causes and determine corrective action without supervisor direction during active production.","Cloth defect removal — execute precise cutting and filling extraction on difficult fabric constructions while minimizing material waste.","Mechanical defect analysis — evaluate loom components systematically to identify intermittent or compound failures and coordinate timely repairs.","Machine adjustment decisions — apply control precision to recalibrate operating parameters in response to material variation or product changeovers.","Full-shift production monitoring — oversee multiple machine stations, maintain quality standards, and meet throughput targets with minimal oversight.","Quality inspection judgments — assess finished textiles against detailed specifications and initiate disposition decisions for borderline nonconforming product.","CAM software utilization — interpret and apply computer-aided manufacturing program settings to optimize knitting or weaving machine performance.","Cross-functional communication — relay technical malfunction data to maintenance and engineering teams with precision in a fast-paced production environment.","Operator self-assessment — evaluate personal performance data from production logs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Machine setup standards — develop and document threading, tensioning, and operational protocols adopted as the facility-wide standard for all operators.","Defect reduction initiatives — lead root-cause analysis of recurring weaving and knitting defects and implement corrective programs across production lines.","Operator training programs — design and deliver structured on-the-job training for new and developing machine operators on a textile production floor.","Quality assurance frameworks — establish inspection criteria and tolerance standards for finished textile products aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.","Production scheduling input — collaborate with operations management to plan machine changeovers, staffing, and throughput targets for a multi-shift facility.","Maintenance coordination — direct preventive and corrective maintenance priorities for knitting and weaving equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.","Performance metrics oversight — analyze spreadsheet and CAM software data at an aggregate level to identify efficiency trends and drive continuous improvement.","Safety and compliance leadership — champion workplace safety procedures and machine-guarding standards across an entire production department.","New technology evaluation — assess emerging knitting and weaving equipment or CAM software upgrades and recommend adoption decisions to plant leadership.","Workforce capability planning — identify skill gaps among production staff and partner with management to build long-term competency development plans for the department."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}