Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles. Excludes “Sewing Machine Operators" (51-6031).

Current openings

Looping Machine Operator 2

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$16,930
($8/hour)
Middle:
$20,030
($9/hour)
Up to:
$24,660
($11/hour)
Average:
$22,090
($10/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.