textile pattern making machine operator

Description

Textile pattern making machine operators create patterns, designs and decoration for textiles and fabrics using machines and equipment. They choose the materials and check the quality of the textiles both before and after their work.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

textile techniques properties of textile materials textile trends textile technologies dyeing technology CAD for garment manufacturing textile industry machinery products

Practical Skills

apply health and safety standards operate patternmaking machinery produce textile designs design woven fabrics modify textile designs create patterns for garments use textile finishing machine technologies operate garment manufacturing machines decorate textile articles cut textiles manufacture nonwoven staple products sew pieces of fabric tend textile washing machines tend textile drying machines identify customer's needs prepare equipment for textile printing design warp knit fabrics manufacture braided products adhere to organisational guidelines iron textiles advise customers on sewing patterns tend textile finishing machines create patterns for textile products draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares monitor textile manufacturing developments manufacture woven fabrics tend spinning machines manufacture non-woven filament products manufacture knitted textiles tend textile printing machines embroider fabrics produce textile samples tend textile dyeing machines