ISCO Occupation Group 8159.1 Braiding Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Braiding Machine Operator: Braiding machine operators supervise the braiding process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and braiding conditions. They inspect braiding machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product being braided is meeting specs and quality standards.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Textile Manufacturing Developments
- Manufacturing Industrial Braids
- Measure Yarn Count
- Manufacture Ornamental Braided Cord
- Braiding Technology
- Maintain Work Standards
- Use Weft Preparation Technologies
- Textile Techniques
- Control Textile Process
- Evaluate Textile Characteristics
- Textile Technologies
- Manufacture Braided Products
Optional Skills
- Knitting Machine Technology
- Textile Materials
- Properties Of Fabrics
Alternative Names
- Textile Braiding Foreman
- Textile Braiders
- Textile Braiding Foreperson
- Textile Braiding Forewoman
- Textile Braider
- Textile Braiding Supervisor
