Loom Operators
Job description
These individuals operate machines that transform yarns into fabric. They work in textile production plants.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Noise
Main tasks
- Familiarize yourself with the work to be performed and prepare the appropriate reels.
- Operate and monitor looms.
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Inspect fabrics produced and repair faults as required.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience and training leads to senior positions.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Monitoring operations
- Data collection
- Result evaluation
- Information processing
- Operations and control
Abilities
- Hand-arm stability
- Digital dexterity
- Control accuracy
- Limb coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Oral comprehension
- Core strength
- Verbal skills
- Near vision
- Awareness of issues
- Auditory attention
- Speech clarity
- Physical flexibility in extension
Knowledge and attributes
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Capacity to work in a team
- Knowledge of production and treatment
- Rigour
- Attention to detail
- Respect standards and regulations
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Timeliness
Interests
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (CNP 94131)
Skill type
Manufacturing and utilities
Last update: January 29, 2026
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