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How many Shuttler jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Shuttler jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Shuttler do?

Weavers may operate traditional hand or powered looms. They weave fibre into fabrics for clothing, home-textiles such as blankets and carpets or technical end uses.

Tasks required include:

• Marks out, cuts and sews corsets, light clothing and hoods and aprons and makes and repairs sails, boat covers and other canvas goods.
• Fills and stuffs cushions, quilts, soft toys and furniture.
• Examines sketches and draws out patterns for the manufacture of garments and upholstery.
• Sets up and operates power and hand looms and machines to weave fibre into fabrics and carpets.
• Knits garments and other articles form yarn by machine or by hand.
• Shapes and steams fabric into hats or hoods and gives final shape to fibre helmets and felt hats.
• Performs other tasks not elsewhere classified, for example, forms mounts for wigs, makes buttons, shapes hat brims, and staples seams of industrial gloves.

What are the entry requirements for a Shuttler?

Entry does not depend on academic qualifications. Training is mainly on-the-job although relevant vocational courses and qualifications are available in some areas.