Field of activity Textile production mechanics work predominantly in the classic textile production areas, such as weaving mills, spinning mills, embroiders and braiders, in the stitched goods industry and in the tufting and fleece industry, as well as in the car industry, in the environmental protection technology sector, the aerospace technology sector and the medical
Textile Product Finisher
Field of activity Textile product finishers work predominantly in industrial textile finishing companies, mainly in the fields of proofing, coating, printing and dyeing. Occupational skills Textile product finishers: use textile finishing processes and consider the physical and chemical influences select testing procedures and devices and conduct quality tests specify physical values, conduct optical measurements and
Textile Mechanic – Weaving
Field of activity Textile mechanics in the field of weaving use their specialist skills to manufacture different type of (wide) fabric, while at the same time observing work safety requirements and taking into account quality and economic efficiency considerations. They are proficient in setting up and maintaining (wide) looms and have a thorough knowledge of
Textile Mechanic – Spinning
Field of activity In the spinning industry processes such as parallelization, refining and twisting are used to manufacture single and plied yarns of different strengths and thicknesses from fibrous materials. Textile mechanics – spinning set up and maintain the automated and computer-controlled spinning machines and installations. They have an understanding of technical interactions and the
Textile Mechanic – Knitting
Field of activity The knitting industry produces knitted goods such as pullovers, vests and socks but also hosiery and knitted goods such as underwear, curtains and laces. It also manufactures fabrics for applications in aircraft manufacture and wound dressings for use in medicine. The various fields of production can be distinguished as follows: standard knitting,
Textile Machine Operator – Weaving
Field of activity Textile machine operators in the field of weaving use their specialist skills to manufacture fabrics in a wide variety of designs, while at the same time observing work safety requirements and taking into account quality and economic efficiency considerations. They are responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining weaving plant and machinery for
Textile Machine Operator – Spinning
Field of activity In the spinning industry processes such as parallelization, refining and twisting are used to manufacture single and plied yarns of different strengths and thicknesses from fibrous materials. Textile machine operators – spinning operate, monitor and maintain the automated and computer-controlled spinning machines and installations and carry out the associated tasks involved in
Textile Machine Operator – Knitting
Field of activity The knitting industry produces knitwear such as pullovers, vests and socks but also knitted and hosiery goods such as underwear, curtains and laces. It also manufactures fabrics for applications in aircraft manufacture and wound dressings for use in medicine. The various fields of production can be distinguished as follows: standard knitting, tricot
Textile Machine Operator – Finishing
Field of activity Textile machine operators in the area of finishing use their specialist skills to apply finishes to textile products, taking into account work safety, environmental protection, quality and economic efficiency considerations. They are able to perform the work involved in operating, monitoring and maintaining textile finishing plant and machinery on a self-reliant basis,
Textile Laboratory Technician
Field of activity Textile laboratory technicians work in laboratories in the textile technology sector, the textile processing industry, the chemical industry and textile test institutes. In each of these fields of activity they are concerned with the preparation, implementation and evaluation of textile-related tests as well as development work. Outside of the laboratories, their duties
