Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
Median pay: $39,530/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -11.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
• Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
• Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
• Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
• Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
What's the median pay for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
The median pay for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $39,530 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
Employment for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is projected to change -11.2% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.