This increased demand will help to keep jobs in the textile industry. Although employment will continue to decline in the years ahead, many job opportunities will arise from the need to replace workers who leave their jobs. Because the industry is highly automated, persons with technical skills will have better opportunities than others. Moreover, earnings vary significantly depending upon the type of mill and by shift, job specialty, and seniority. Benefits usually include paid holidays and vacations, health and life insurance, a retirement plan, and sick leave.
Some firms provide on-site daycare facilities.
Additionally, employees often receive discounts in company-owned outlet stores. Setters and setup operators in other industries, for example, in metal fabrication and plastics manufacturing, perform duties comparable to those of textile machine setters and setup operators. Sources of Additional Information Information about job opportunities in textile and manmade fiber production is available from local employers or local offices of the State employment service. K St. NW., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006. Institute of Textile Technology, P.O. Box 391, Charlottesville, VA 22901.