Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
The textile machine operator's job description involves feeding materials or products into or through equipment and operating textile cutting or production equipment. Besides, they set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications and inspect textile products or operations to ensure that standards are met.
A textile cutting machine setters operators and tenders use a pattern and cut out the pieces of fabric or other materials, to be made into clothing or other textiles.
The textile cutting machine setters operators and tenders are trained to cut materials, such as paper, fabric, or metal, to a specific shape. While industrial and commercial cutting machines exist in manufacturing, smaller and more personal devices are also widely popular among crafters.
To be eligible to become a textile cutting machine setter, a high school diploma or equivalent will suffice with relevant work experience and on-the-job training which can be of the moderate term.
To advance in this career as an nbcc tender for textile processing machines, one has to be precise with cuts that depend on marker planning and marker marking. Planning is the distance between two pattern pieces, and marking is correct marking by pen or pencil. Additionally, they should know about the condition of cutting equipment, machine blade, etc.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- NSQF Level 4 Fabric Cutter
- Certificate Fabric and Cutting
Tasks
- Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.
- Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
- Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
- Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
- Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
- Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
- Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
- Record information about work completed and machine settings.
Progression Routes
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