Description
Operate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 9 occupations
- Total: 15 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- WeaverWeavers operate the weaving process at traditional hand powered weaving machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor fabric quality and condition of machines…
- Textile machinery technicianTextile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing …
- Weaving machine supervisorWeaving machine supervisors monitor the weaving process. They operate the weaving process at automated machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor…
- Textile technologistA Textile Technologist is a specialist who develops, tests, and improves fibers, yarns, fabrics, and other textile materials used in clothing, furnishings, and industrial products.…
- Weaving machine operatorWeaving machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving machines .They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into weaved produc…
- Weaving textile technicianWeaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to weaving textile technician: willow …
Optional for
- Tufting operatorTufting operators supervise the tufting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and tufting conditions. They inspect tufting machines after set up, start up, and …
- Textile operations managerA textile operations manager is a professional who manages the production process of textile products, from raw materials to finished goods. Duties Here are some of the duties of…
- Canvas goods assemblerCanvas goods assemblers construct products made from a closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it as painting surface. Other titles The…
- Textile quality managerTextile quality managers implement, manage and promote quality systems. They make sure that the textile products adheres to the quality standards of the organisation. Textile quali…
- Textile product developerA Textile Product Developer is a professional responsible for transforming textile designs into market-ready products. Working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and mar…
- Textile process controllerTextile process controllers perform textile process operations, technical functions in various aspects of design, production and quality control of textile products, and cost contr…
- Textile quality inspectorTextile quality inspectors ensure that the manufactured of textile products is compliant with predetermined specifications. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
- Carpet handicraft workerCarpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting technique…
- Carpet weaverCarpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using specialised equipment. Carpet weavers can use…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026



