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twisting machine operator

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Description

Twisting machine operators tend machines that spin two or more fibres together into a yarn. They handle raw materials, prepare them for processing, and use twisting machines for that purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of textile fibresstaple spinning machine technologyrope manipulationfunctionalities of machinery

Practical Skills

cut filamentset the operation speed of manufacturing machinesadjust filament tensionconvert textile fibres into sliverprepare raw materials for man-made fibres manufacturingmaintain equipmentcheck quality of raw materialsprepare raw materialstend twisting machinestend spinning machinesuse communication techniquesensure equipment maintenancecooperate with colleaguescovert slivers into threadmanufacture texturised filament yarnsidentify with the company's goalsreport defective manufacturing materialsadapt to changing situationsfollow work proceduresperform sample testingmanufacture non-woven filament productsprocess man-made fibresorganise wiresexecute working instructionsmeasure yarn countremove defective products

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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