Occupation information for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators,... District Of Columbia

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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.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives.
  • Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
  • Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins.
  • 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.
  • Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications.
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Tools:
  • Adjustable wrenches
  • Air compressors
  • Carding machine
  • Dating or numbering machines
  • Winding or reeling or spooling machines

Technology:
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Office suite software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software
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