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


New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$35.3k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


56%

High school diploma or equivalent

35%

Less than high school diploma

6%

Associate's degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Dye Machine Operator

Dye Operator

Dyer

Machine Operator (Machine Op)

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