815-Textile, fur and leather products machine operators

Main Tasks include -

• operating and monitoring weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products
• operating and monitoring machines which prepare fibres, and spin, double, twist and wind yarn and thread from natural textile fibres
• operating and monitoring sewing machines to make, repair, darn and renovate textile, fur, synthetic or leather garments or embroider ornamental designs on garments or other materials
• operating and monitoring machines which bleach, shrink, dye, and otherwise treat fibres, yarn, cloth or dry clean garments, fur, rugs, carpets
• operating and monitoring various machines which prepare leather or treat fur- or wool-bearing pelts
• operating and monitoring machines which produce, modify and repair standard, custom or orthopaedic footwear and leather articles, such as luggage, brief cases, handbags.