NOC 94130 — Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

Textile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers operate machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies. Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs. They are employed by leather tanning, fur dressing and leather and fur dyeing establishments.

Main duties

Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres, finish yarn, hides or pelts
Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
Oversee work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic in the event of equipment malfunction
May set up machines and assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.

Textile, hide and pelt dyeing and finishing machine operators

Set up machines for proper processing
Operate machines to bleach, dye, coat and finish fabric, thread, other textile products, hide or pelt
Operate machines to print designs onto textile products or hide
Examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
Mix dyes and chemicals according to established formulas
Notify supervisors and mechanics of equipment malfunctions.

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