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Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Production · SOC 51-6063
3.2% AI Exposure — Medium
$39,530
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,800
Proj. Annual Openings
13,030
Employment (OEWS 2025)
97/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure3.2%
AI Resiliency97/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Operations Monitoring
2.Monitoring
3.Active Listening
4.Operation and Control
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
Common titles: Knitter, Knitting Machine Operator, Loom Fixer, Machine Operator, Operator, Tufting Machine Operator
Representative Tasks
- •Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.
- •Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.
- •Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.
- •Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.
- •Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect textile products.
- •Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
- •Cut fabrics.
- •Inspect production equipment.
- •Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $39,530 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 97/100 | N/A |