Overview
EMPLOYED
90
PART-TIME SHARE
29%
FEMALE SHARE
36%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
50
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators operate machines to bleach, dye and finish knitted garments, such as hosiery and woollen garments.
Tasks
- Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
- Sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations
- Starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation
- Loads drums with textiles and dye
- Examines finished products for defects and variations
ANZSCO Classification
- Footwear Production Machine Operators (711711)
- Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operators (711712)
- Knitting Machine Operators (711713)
- Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators (711714)
- Weaving Machine Operators (711715)
- Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operators (711716)
- Other Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators (711799)
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 71% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 26 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
19.1%
Victoria
58.5%
Queensland
6.4%
South Australia
3.2%
Western Australia
4.3%
Tasmania
3.2%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 50 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 36% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operators |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 5.3 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 14.9 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 12.8 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 17.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 16.0 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 9.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 14.9 |
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