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       CODE: 029.381-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LABORATORY ASSISTANT (textile) alternate titles: laboratory tester
Performs standardized laboratory tests to verify chemical characteristics or composition of
textile fibers, yarns, and products, and materials used in processing textiles: Tests oil and soap
products to determine fitness for use in cloth and yarn finishing processes. Tests dyed goods for
stripping (removing dye). Tests greige goods to determine if goods are of specified quality for
dyeing, printing, and finishing. Verifies dye formulas used to develop or match colors by dyeing
samples of cloth, yarn or textile fibers, and determines fastness of dyes, using laboratory
equipment. Tests raw stock for moisture content with meter-equipped probe. Verifies efficiency of
scouring process by testing wool samples to determine percentage of natural greases removed, using
scales, solvents, and ovens. Measures tear strength and wet and dry tensile strength, using
tensile-testing equipment. Determines color value by subjecting material to lights. Visually
inspects yarns and finished material. May classify finished product according to quality and
estimate amount of mending required.
GOE: 02.04.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 4 DLU: 80
ONET CROSSWALK: 24505D Textile Science Technicians
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