Occupation

731432 Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

731432 Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator

Operates automated machines that process raw hides and skins and raw textile fibres, and dye, weave and knit fibres to manufacture finished leather, yarn, carpet, knit fabrics, garments and garment parts and footwear products.

Specialisations

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

Skill level: 4

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