Pattern Weaver
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Pattern weavers are artisans and technicians who operate Jacquard looms to design and manufacture high-value-added textiles featuring complex patterns.
Description
Pattern weavers are specialists who use Jacquard looms or hand looms to weave complex patterns. First, they create and adjust pattern papers (designs) for the designed motifs, and perform warping to set the warp yarns on the loom. Then, they operate the loom, inserting weft yarns while reproducing the specified patterns. During production, they monitor the machine's operation, perform machine adjustments, handle yarn breaks, conduct quality inspections, and ensure the precision of the final product. In production lines, they collaborate with other process workers to achieve efficient production. In recent years, the adoption of CAD software for pattern design and automated looms has progressed, requiring the acquisition and inheritance of skills.
Future Outlook
The need for specialized technicians remains stable due to sustained demand for luxury textiles and special fiber products. On the other hand, with advances in automation and digitalization, pattern design, acquisition of new technologies, and technology inheritance are becoming important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Day shift / Factory work / Line work / Night shift / Shift work
Career Path
Pattern Weaver apprentice → Pattern Weaver → Factory manager → Production engineer → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Loom maintenance / Loom operation (Jacquard loom) / Pattern understanding / Quality inspection / Warping technique
Recommended Skills
CAD / Color and material knowledge / Graphic design software / Production management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is necessary to accurately reproduce complex patterns. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for pattern design and creation. |
Related Qualifications
- Fiber product quality management technician
- Wool fabric manufacturing technician
Aliases
- Pattern weaving artisan
- Pattern weaving worker
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- Dyer
- Finisher
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