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Overview
The work covers machine setup checks, start-up inspection, production monitoring, yarn count, textile characteristics and the conditions that affect the braided product.
In job descriptions, look for braiding technology, braided products, industrial braids, ornamental cord, textile materials, weft preparation, quality checks and several machines running together.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Braiding machine operation involves several machines producing cords, industrial braids or decorative braided material. The operator checks machines after setup and start-up, then watches braid conditions and textile quality during production.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes braiding technology, textile material properties, yarn count, weft preparation, industrial braids and ornamental cord. Specialization can focus on product type, machine group size or quality testing.
Salary context
Salary context depends on number of braiding machines, product tolerance, material variety, setup checks and responsibility for stopping defective production. Industrial braid work can differ from decorative cord production.
Career paths
Experience can lead from monitoring one machine group to broader textile process control, quality testing, setup support, industrial braid production or training operators on yarn, braid faults and machine checks.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name braiding machines, textile materials, yarn count, industrial braids, decorative cord, setup inspection and quality standards. Clear adverts define the products being braided.
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This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-6064.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
13.94Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting
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Occupation group
Textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified (8159)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/15502187-a1da-407a-843b-ce991d5f65fe |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8159.1 |
| ISCO group | 8159 |
| Concept type | Occupation |