Textile, Fibre and Yarn, Hide and Pelt Processing Machine Operators and Workers
(NOC 9441)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesTextile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers use machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They work for textile manufacturing companies. Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to make leather stock and finished furs. They work for leather tanning, fur dressing and leather and fur dyeing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$16.00
Median$19.35
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,397
Minimum$26,799
Median$41,381
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$20.80
Median$33.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Textile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers use machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They work for textile manufacturing companies. Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to make leather stock and finished furs. They work for leather tanning, fur dressing and leather and fur dyeing companies.
Job duties
Textile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers:
- Use and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres and finish yarn.
- Run spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines.
- Use machines to bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn or other textile products.
- Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas.
- Use machinery to print designs onto textile products.
- Manage work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment failure.
- May set up machines and help with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.
Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers:
- Use machines or use hand and powered cutting knives to remove particles from hides, skins or pelts; shave or polish hides; and shear fur or wool hides to produce pelts with hair of specified or uniform lengths.
- Prepare solutions according to established formulas and immerse hides, skins or pelts to clean, dehair, pickle, dye, oil, tan, soften and preserve.
- Adjust rotation and mixing action of vats according to state of pelts.
- Tint or dye furs to enhance natural shades of fur.
- May maintain and repair vats and other machinery.
Sample job titles
- autoclave tender
- bleaching range operator
- calender operator
- carding machine operator
- coater operator
- dyeing range operator
- fabric-printing machine operator
- finishing range operator
- leather buffer
- leather stretcher
- spinning operator
- tanner
- twisting operator
- yarn doubler
Skills
- You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and mechanical skills are important. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided for up to several months, depending on the complexity of the process and the number of machines used.
Other considerations
- Shift work may be typical for many of these jobs. Movement is possible within the group to operate more complex dye ranges and textile printing equipment. Movement to supervisory positions is possible with experience for fibre and yarn preparation machine operators and hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers. There is some Movement among jobs in this unit group. A college program in textiles, chemistry or a related subject is usually needed to move to supervisor positions in textile processing.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
$34,636 median annual incomeSouthern
$16,479 median annual incomeCape Breton
$31,292 median annual incomeHalifax
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
35-44
25-34
45-54
15-24
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$34,709 median annual incomeLess than high school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ATrade Certification
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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