Weavers, Knitters and Other Fabric Making Occupations

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Operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric.

Outlook

Not Available

Wage

Low: $14.15
Median: $14.15
High: $24.00

Training

  • On-the-job training is provided for periods up to several months, depending on the complexity of the product, whether equipment set-up and maintenance is done by the operator, and the number of machines operated.
  • Previous experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for some operators in this group.

Places of Employment

Textile companies and garment and mattress manufacturing companies

Regulated

No