Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-6061 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,846 | $51,002 | $58,157 | $65,312 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $43,846 | $51,002 | $58,157 | $65,312 |
| Manhattan, KS | $41,517 | $49,213 | $56,930 | $64,626 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $39,499 | $47,778 | $56,035 | $64,314 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $42,078 | $49,483 | $56,909 | $64,314 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,454 | $48,963 | $56,493 | $64,002 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $38,251 | $46,738 | $55,245 | $63,731 |
| Lawrence, KS | $39,499 | $47,278 | $55,037 | $62,816 |
| Topeka, KS | $37,586 | $45,822 | $54,059 | $62,296 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $34,757 | $43,035 | $51,334 | $59,613 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.4 |
| English Language | 2.3 |
| Mechanical | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 56.0% |
| Less than high school | 35.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.
- Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
- Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.
- Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.
- Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges.
- Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.
- Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards.
- Confer with coworkers to get information about order details, processing plans, or problems that occur.
Technology Skills
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