The yarn, whether natural or synthetic, is put on machines that weave, knit, or tuft it into a product. Different types of machines are used for these processes, but operators all perform the same tasks. Operators repair breaks in the yarn and monitor the yarn supply for many machines at once. They prepare the machinery before the production run begins. They also maintain the equipment and make minor repairs.
Operators often specialize in a particular type of machine.
Textile Machine Operators is in the Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts Career Cluster.