O*NET-SOC 51-6063.00

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.3808/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2023
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.008/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.8808/2023
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m2.8808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8808/2023
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.6208/2023
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.6208/2023
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.508/2023
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2508/2023
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.2508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.Core6708/2023
Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.Core6608/2023
Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.Core6608/2023
Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.Core6708/2023
Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.Core6608/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.8511/2023
Conventional4.2911/2023
Investigative1.7511/2023
Artistic1.6511/2023
Enterprising1.411/2023
Social1.0411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.