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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC 51-6061.00
Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Zone 2
Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation Monitoring3.6
Operation and Control3.2
Active Listening3.1
Quality Control Analysis3.1
Speaking3.0
Critical Thinking3.0
Monitoring3.0
Coordination3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Production and Processing3.2
Chemistry3.1
Public Safety and Security3.0
Mathematics3.0
English Language2.9
Computers and Electronics2.8
Education and Training2.8
Mechanical2.6
Key Tasks
1Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.
2Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
3Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.
4Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.
5Prepare dyeing machines for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation.
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Tools & Equipment
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