Occupation

731432 Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

731432 Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator

Operates automated machines that process raw hides and skins, raw textile fibres, and dye, weave, and knit fibres to manufacture carpet, textile, or footwear products.

Specialisations

  • Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
  • Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
  • Weaving Machine Operator
  • Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Prepares textile or footwear production machines for operation to process raw hides, skins, and textile fibres
  • Operates automated machines that dye and tan hides and skins, and dye textiles
  • Operates automated machines that cut and machine leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and make shoes
  • Operates automated machines that convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains, linens, and other fabrics
  • Programs machines to position and feed fibre packages to produce carpets, linens, and other textiles
  • Oversees process of tying and splicing ends to repair broken yarns