Weaver Handicraft & Printing Workers
SaveWhat Does a Weaver Do?
Weavers operate the weaving process at traditional hand powered weaving machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor fabric quality and condition of machines such as woven fabrics for clothing, home-tex or technical end uses. They carry out mechanic works on machines that convert yarns into fabrics such as blankets, carpets, towels and clothing material. They repair loom malfunctions as reported by the weaver, and complete loom check out sheets.
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Textile Materials
Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Weaver
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialTextile Materials knowledge
Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.
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EssentialTextile Industry knowledge
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
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EssentialTextile Techniques knowledge
Have a thorough understanding of textile processing techniques.
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EssentialTextile Technologies knowledge
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
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EssentialTextile Measurement knowledge
Textile measurement units, such as mommes, thread count (the degree of coarseness of a fabric), picks per inch (PPI) and ends per inch (EPI).
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EssentialCut Textiles skill
Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.
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EssentialUse Textile Technique For Hand-made Products skill
Using textile technique to produce hand-made products, such as carpets, tapestry, embroidery, lace, silk screen printing, wearing apparel, etc.
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EssentialUse Weaving Machine Technologies skill
Operate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.
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EssentialTend Weaving Machines skill
Operate weaving machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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Optional Skills (5 of 14 displayed)
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OptionalTextile Industry Machinery Products knowledge
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalHealth And Safety In The Textile Industry knowledge
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
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OptionalProperties Of Fabrics knowledge
The influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types, their physical and …
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OptionalTypes Of Textile Fibres knowledge
The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.
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OptionalCheck Quality Of Products In Textile Production Line skill
Check characteristics of textile products like yarns, woven, knitted, braided, tufted or nonwoven textiles, finished cloths, ready-make-garments and determine the product quality along different stages of the textiles or clothing …
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OptionalConduct Textile Testing Operations skill
Prepare for textile testing and evaluation, gathering the test samples, conducting and recording tests, validating data and presenting results.
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OptionalControl Textile Process skill
Plan and monitor textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
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OptionalCreate Patterns For Textile Products skill
Create a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.
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OptionalEvaluate Textile Characteristics skill
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
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OptionalWork In Textile Manufacturing Teams skill
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
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OptionalPlace Orders For Textile Materials skill
Select and purchase fabrics and textile products in accordance to stock availability.
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OptionalProduce Textile Samples skill
Make up textile samples or have them fabricated by specialised workers or technicians.
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OptionalSell Textiles Fabrics skill
Sell textile fabrics such as cotton, wool, linen and synthetic fabrics.
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OptionalSort Textile Items skill
Sort garments and other textiles to be pressed and ironed or for customer pick-up.
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