94130 – Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers

Lead statement

Textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators operate machines to prepare textile fibres and spin, wind or twist yarn or thread.

Main duties

• Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb, draw or finish fibers, yarns, hides or pelts
• Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
• Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
• Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
• Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
• Oversee work area, examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Investigate machine stoppages and notify supervisor or mechanic in the event of equipment malfunction
• May set up machines and assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.
• Set up machines for proper processing
• Operate machines to bleach, dye, coat and finish fabric, thread, other textile products, hide or pelt
• Operate machines to print designs onto textile products or hide
• Examine products for defects and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Mix dyes and chemicals according to established formulas
• Notify supervisors and mechanics of equipment malfunctions.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided for several weeks, depending on the complexity of the process and the number of machines operated.

Example job titles

drying machine operator - textile manufacturing · napper - textile manufacturing · fleecer - textile manufacturing · steam cabinet operator - textile manufacturing · textile wringer · hide and pelt processing worker · rewinder - textile manufacturing · respooler - textile manufacturing · scouring machine operator · skeiner - textile manufacturing · textile spinner · dyeing machine tender - textile manufacturing · finishing machine operator - textile manufacturing · screen-printing machine operator - textile manufacturing · silk-screen printing machine operator - textile manufacturing · textile colourist · fabric-printing machine operator · dyeing vat operator - textile manufacturing · textile printer

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.