711713: Knitting Machine Operator

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

711713

Skill level

Level 4

Unit group

7117

Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators

Skills assessor

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ANZSCO 711713 identifies Knitting Machine Operator as a Skill Level 4 occupation in the Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators unit group (7117), classified under Machine and Stationary Plant Operators. It may also be known as Textile Knitter. Common specialisations include Flat Bed Knitter, Warp Knitter.

Migration snapshot

Labour marketKnitting Machine Operator is not in shortage in Australia.

Visa pathways4 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsNot currently listed on any skilled migration occupation list.

AgreementsAccessible via a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators unit group earn an average of $1,014 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 40.8 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,014

↓ 29% below national avg

Average age

40.8 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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