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Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.


Median Wage: $23,340
Employed: 16,000
Growth: -45%
Green: No
Zone: 2 - Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Classification: Major: Production Occupations
Minor: Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers

Interests

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 Realistic?4.8?
 Investigative?1.5?
 Artistic?1?
 Social?1?
 Enterprising?1.5?
 Conventional?1.9?

Values

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 Achievement?2.1?
 Working Conditions?1.8?
 Recognition?2.1?
 Relationships?3.6?
 Support?4?
 Independence?2.2?

Interests: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


95   Realistic People with Realistic interests like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They enjoy dealing with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. They enjoy outside work. Often people with Realistic interests do not like occupations that mainly involve doing paperwork or working closely with others.
23   Conventional People with Conventional interests like work activities that follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and detail rather than with ideas. They prefer work in which there are precise standards rather than work in which you have to judge things by yourself. These people like working where the lines of authority are clear.
12   Investigative People with Investigative interests like work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. They like to search for facts and figure out problems mentally rather than to persuade or lead people.
12   Enterprising People with Enterprising interests like work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures. They like persuading and leading people and making decisions. They like taking risks for profit. These people prefer action rather than thought.
1   Artistic People with Artistic interests like work activities that deal with the artistic side of things, such as forms, designs, and patterns. They like self-expression in their work. They prefer settings where work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
1   Social People with Social interests like work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development. They prefer to communicate more than to work with objects, machines, or data. They like to teach, to give advice, to help, or otherwise be of service to people.

Styles: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


56   Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
53   Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
51   Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
51   Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
48   Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
46   Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
44   Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
43   Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
41   Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
39   Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
39   Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
39   Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
31   Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
31   Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
31   Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
28   Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Values: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


50   Support Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
44   Relationships Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
20   Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
18   Recognition Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
18   Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
14   Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Knowledge: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


44   Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
31   Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
31   Chemistry Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
27   Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
26   Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
23   Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
22   Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
22   Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
21   English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
19   Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
19   Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
18   Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
18   Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
14   Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
14   Personnel and Human Resources Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
14   Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
13   Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
12   Economics and Accounting Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
12   Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
11   Sales and Marketing Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
10   Food Production Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
10   Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
10   Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
10   Foreign Language Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
10   Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
9   Biology Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
9   Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
8   Medicine and Dentistry Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
8   Philosophy and Theology Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
7   Geography Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
6   Therapy and Counseling Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
5   Fine Arts Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
4   History and Archeology Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Skills: Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders


54   Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
53   Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53   Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
51   Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50   Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
44   Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
41   Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
40   Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
38   Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
38   Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
38   Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
37   Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
37   Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
36   Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
35   Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
35   Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
34   Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
34   Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
34   Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
33   Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
31   Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
31   Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
31   Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
30   Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
29   Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
29   Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
29   Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
28   Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
27   Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
20   Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
17   Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
16   Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
13   Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
10   Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
8   Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Median Wage - The salaries are US national averages as of 2009 (bls.gov).
Green Careers - The 'green' careers are classified using O*NET classification as reported at onetcenter.org.
Growth - Growth rates are US national 10-year projections as of 2008 (bls.gov).
Zone - Zone refers to 'Job Zone' which is a group of occupations that are similar in the amount of education, experience, and on-the-job training needed, with 1 being lowest and 5 highest (onetcenter.org).
Employed - Employed refers to the number of people employed in this career in 2008 (bls.gov).

*Note:In cases where individual values are not available, values are estimated using averages across similar careers.




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