Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations
Weavers, knitters and other workers in fabric making occupations operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. This unit group also includes workers who perform activities such as reproducing patterns, drawing-in and tying warps and setting up looms.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
ON, QC, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Set up looms or other processing machines
- Read loom patterns and prepare loom pattern mechanisms for processing
- Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products
- Operate machines that produce twine, ropes or nets
- Operate batteries of knitting machines to produce knitted fabric, hosiery, garments or other products
- Operate carpet tufting machines, felt making needle-punch machines and other machines to produce textile products
- Operate large automatic multi-needle machines to embroider material or to sew lengths of several layers of material to make yard goods, quilts or mattress coverings
- Patrol machines and check fabrics or products for defects and to verify efficient operation
- Investigate machine stoppages
- Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles
- Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions.
Qualifications
- checkOn-the-job training is provided for periods up to several months, depending on the complexity of the product, whether equipment set-up and maintenance is done by the operator, and the number of machines operated.
- checkPrevious experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for some operators in this group.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Limited for weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (NOC 94131) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in Ontario: Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 38%Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 14%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 79% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations50% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.17% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 31% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 69% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (NOC 94131) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in Quebec: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 56%Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations53% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (NOC 94131) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently. The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.Here are some key facts about weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in British Columbia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 75%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 74% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations35% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.26% of weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 21% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 79% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Operation and Control
to set up and operate looms and other processing machines in order to weave yarn and thread into textile fabrics and products
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to monitor machines, check fabrics and products for defects and to verify efficient operation
Control of Settings
to properly operate machines that manufacture twine, ropes and nets, as well as knitting machines that create knitted fabrics, hosiery, garments and other items
Finger Dexterity
to repair minor mechanical problems such as broken and defective needles
Attention to Detail
to ensure the quality and consistency of textile products, prevent machine errors and detect product flaws early
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to understand how to operate specialized machinery that processes yarn or thread into various textile products
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