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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

spinning machine operator

Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines.

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Description

Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handle raw materials, prepare them for spinning processes, and use machinery for the purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of thread
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
staple spinning machine technologymechanicstextile technologies
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain work standardsmonitor machine operationsset the operation speed of manufacturing machinesmaintain equipmentmanufacture staple yarnssupply machine with appropriate toolsset up machine controlstend spinning machinesremove defective productsmeasure yarn countadjust filament tensioncollect samples for analysiscut filamentensure health and safety in manufacturingresolve equipment malfunctions
OPTIONALOptional competences
process man-made fibrescovert slivers into threadwrap yarn around bobbinswork in textile manufacturing teamsfinish processing of man-made fibresevaluate textile characteristicstest physical properties of textilesconvert textile fibres into sliverconduct textile testing operationsuse precision tools

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

29 total
16 essential · 13 optional

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

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