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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
cut filamentresolve equipment malfunctionsset the operation speed of manufacturing machinesmaintain work standardsadjust filament tensioncollect samples for analysisensure health and safety in manufacturingmanufacture staple yarnsmaintain equipmentsupply machine with appropriate toolsset up machine controlstend spinning machinesmeasure yarn countmonitor machine operationsremove defective productswrap yarn around bobbinsevaluate textile characteristicsuse precision toolscovert slivers into threadconvert textile fibres into sliverfinish processing of man-made fibrestest physical properties of textilesconduct textile testing operationswork in textile manufacturing teamsprocess man-made fibres