Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Also called Spinner, Twister Operator, Winder Operator, or Winder Tender
What Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders do
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Who tends to enjoy it
Hands-on
People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.
Organizing
People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.
Leading
People who like persuading, selling, starting things, and taking charge.
What you'd actually do
- Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
- Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
- Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
- Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
- Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.
- Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
- Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.
- Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
A typical day involves
Skills that matter most
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Speaking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
What you'll need to know
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
- Personnel and Human Resources
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Source: O*NET 31.0 Database (USDOL/ETA), occupation 51-6064.00, used under CC BY 4.0 and modified by Whittle. Program links: NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. How we build these pages.