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textile machinery technician

Textile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing machines.

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Description

Textile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing machines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

textile printing technology electronics staple spinning machine technology braiding technology mechanics textile finishing technology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

health and safety in the textile industry pneumatics knitting machine technology textile industry machinery products challenging issues in the textile industry hydraulics dyeing technology nonwoven machine technology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

maintain work standards perform test run use warp preparation technologies use weaving machine technologies perform machine maintenance use weft preparation technologies consult technical resources maintain electronic equipment perform maintenance on installed equipment maintain footwear assembling equipment maintain electrical equipment replace defect components operate soldering equipment use testing equipment manufacture weft knitted fabrics record test data conduct routine machinery checks resolve equipment malfunctions

OPTIONALOptional competences

manufacture texturised filament yarns operate welding equipment manufacture staple yarns manufacture woven fabrics covert slivers into thread install electrical and electronic equipment assemble machines install hydraulic systems provide technical training order supplies install pneumatic systems use warp knitting technologies apply technical communication skills use textile finishing machine technologies maintain hydraulic systems manufacture nonwoven staple products manufacture man-made fibres clean equipment check quality of products on the production line troubleshoot solve technical problems set up the controller of a machine prepare compliance documents manufacture knitted textiles manufacture braided products write records for repairs estimate restoration costs ensure compliance with environmental legislation provide customer information related to repairs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)