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Textile manufacturing operative
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Using machinery to spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics.
What you'd do
Set up and operate textile machinery following correct procedures
Monitor production output and check quality against specifications
Identify and report defects or machinery faults promptly
Replace yarns, bobbins, or materials as needed during production
Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance on equipment
Keep accurate production records and report output to supervisors
Follow health and safety procedures including noise and dust controls
What you'd learn
Properties of natural and synthetic fibres and fabric construction methods
Safe operation of textile manufacturing machinery relevant to the process
Setting up and adjusting machinery to meet production specifications
Quality checking fabric for defects, colour consistency, and dimensions
Textile finishing processes such as dyeing, printing, or coating basics
Health and safety in a textile manufacturing environment
Production records and reporting quality issues to supervisors
Ready to look for a place?
See live Textile manufacturing operative apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.