Textile Winding, Twisting or Drawing Out Machine Setter, Operator or Tender
Other Titles
Cable Operator, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator), Drawing Operator, Line Operator, Spinner, Spinning Operator, Winder Operator, Winder Tender
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.
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders refer to such workers who draw out, wind, twist or combine various textile products. In doing so, they operate textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machines. In this role, they operate a wide range of machines. These include machines used in twisting together multiple yarn strands. They make sure that the machines operate properly and adjust their controls accordingly. A part of their job is to inspect the textile products once they are processed to make sure they meet the specifications. They also inspect the machines on a routine basis and repair any malfunctions.
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.
Tend machines that twist together two or more strands of yarn or insert additional twists into single strands of yarn to increase strength, smoothness, or uniformity of yarn.
Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives.
Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins.
Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications.
Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
Tend spinning frames that draw out and twist roving or sliver into yarn.
Remove spindles from machines and bobbins from spindles.
Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.
Place bobbins on spindles and insert spindles into bobbin-winding machines.
Tend machines with multiple winding units that wind thread onto shuttle bobbins for use on sewing machines or other kinds of bobbins for sole-stitching, knitting, or weaving machinery.
Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
Measure bobbins periodically, using gauges, and turn screws to adjust tension if bobbins are not of specified size.
Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
Tend machines that wind wire onto bobbins, preparatory to formation of wire netting used in reinforcing sheet glass.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Quality Control Analysis→ Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Reaction Time→ The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot to a signal (sound, light, picture when it appears.
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm while sitting, standing, or lying down.
It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer.
Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Auditory Attention→ The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure→ The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound that is hidden in other distracting material.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed→ The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns.
The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other.
This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Rate Control→ The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Wrist-Finger Speed→ The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Cut fabrics.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Operate textile cutting or production equipment.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Inspect production equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Record operational or production data.
Inspect textile products.
Exchange information with colleagues.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Install mechanical components in production equipment.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Repair production equipment or tools.
Replace worn equipment components.
Conduct test runs of production equipment.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Clean production equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Reaction Time→ The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Trunk Strength→ The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Extent Flexibility→ The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Static Strength→ The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Auditory Attention→ The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure→ The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Perceptual Speed→ The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Rate Control→ The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Wrist-Finger Speed→ The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Production and Processing→ Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management→ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Public Safety and Security→ Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace; Apache OpenOffice.org
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs
Adjustable wrenches→ Adjustable handwrenches
Air compressors
Carding machine→ Textile carding machines; Textile combing machines
Dating or numbering machines→ Label making equipment
Dyeing machines→ Textile dyeing machines
Extruders→ Extruding machines
Fine spinning machine→ Fine spinners
Gage block set→ Gage block sets
Grease guns→ Grease dispensing guns
Hand trucks or accessories→ Warehouse hand trucks
Jacks→ Hydraulic jacks
Oil can→ Oil dispensing cans
Photocopiers→ Copy machines
Processing tanks→ Mixing tanks
Reeling or unreeling machines→ Textile reeling machines
Screwdrivers→ Multipurpose screwdrivers
Sewing machines→ Industrial sewing machines
Spinning machines→ Roving machines
Textile testing instruments→ Twist testers
Twisting machines→ Textile twisting machines
Warping machine→ Textile warping machines
Weaving machines→ Tufting machines
Winding or reeling or spooling machines→ Rope winding machines; Bobbin winding machines; Textile winding machines; Thread winding machines; Turret rewinders
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.