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knitting machine operator

Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines.

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DESCRIPTION

Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted products such as clothing, carpets or rope. They maintain and repair knitting machinery and ensure operations run without problems.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
manufacturing of fur products

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain work standards
maintain equipment
tend knitting machine
OPTIONALOptional competences
produce textile designs
modify textile designs

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Skills overview

32total
20 essential
12 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 20 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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