Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 textile knitting Jobs

  • Drummer Pumper (1st shift) - Franklin International - Columbus,OH

    Industrial: Drummer PumperBased in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as...

  • Early Morning Stock Associate - Ross - Columbus,OH

    Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend...

  • Bun Line Packager & Indexer 12-Hour Shifts - New Horizons Baking Company - Columbus,OH

    A leading food production company in Columbus, OH, is seeking an entry-level Bun Auxiliary to perform various responsibilities including product packing and ensuring safety compliance. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $22.16 per...

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What They Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes Sewing Machine Operators.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 19,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $33,990

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -2,900
  • Growth rate: -15 percent (Decline)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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