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Textile Dyeing And Finishing MacHine Operator

ANZSCO 711714

Employed

90

Part-time share

29%

Female share

36%

Median age

50 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators operate machines to bleach, dye and finish knitted garments, such as hosiery and woollen garments.

What they typically do

  • Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions.
  • Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations.
  • Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
  • Loads drums with textiles and dye.
  • Examines finished products for defects and variations.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
58.5%
NSW
19.1%
QLD
6.4%
WA
4.3%
SA
3.2%
TAS
3.2%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Textile Dyeing And Finishing MacHine Operator.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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