Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up and load machine
- Dye is mixed according to dye worksheet using correct measuring devices and personal protective equipment.
- Dye worksheet is checked and if required entered into the dyeing machine.
- Dye and dyeing chemicals are loaded into the tank or machine according to OHS practices.
- Yarn or fabric is weighed and loaded for dyeing according to specifications.
- Non-conforming materials are reported.
- Area around dye tank or machine is kept clean during setting and loading.
- Operate and monitor dyeing machine
- Dyeing machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements.
- Dyeing operations are monitored to ensure conformance with dye worksheet.
- Waste is sorted.
- Tank or machine is cleaned when required.
- Minor faults are identified and corrected where necessary to meet specified requirements and are reported.
- Major machine faults or incorrect dyeing are reported.
- Complete dyeing operations
- Check dye outcomes