51-6064.00Apprenticeship

Textile Winding, Twisting, & Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, & 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.

Career Cluster:Advanced Manufacturing
Job Family:Production
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Manufacturing
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Key Tasks

  • Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives.
  • 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.
  • Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins.
  • Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
  • Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.
  • Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.
  • Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications.
  • 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.
  • Tend spinning frames that draw out and twist roving or sliver into yarn.
  • Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
  • Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
  • Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
  • 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.
  • Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
  • 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.

Skills

Operations Monitoring
66%
Operation and Control
63%
Speaking
53%
Quality Control Analysis
53%
Active Listening
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Troubleshooting
47%
Coordination
41%
Equipment Maintenance
41%
Judgment and Decision Making
41%
Repairing
38%
Reading Comprehension
38%
Time Management
38%
Social Perceptiveness
38%
Complex Problem Solving
38%
Instructing
35%
Active Learning
35%
Management of Personnel Resources
35%
Writing
35%
Learning Strategies
35%
Systems Analysis
31%
Equipment Selection
31%
Systems Evaluation
31%
Mathematics
25%
Service Orientation
25%
Persuasion
22%
Negotiation
22%
Management of Material Resources
19%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Operations Analysis
19%
Installation
16%
Technology Design
10%
Science
0%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Production and Processing
61%
Administration and Management
53%
Mechanical
52%
Public Safety and Security
51%
Personnel and Human Resources
46%
Customer and Personal Service
44%
English Language
44%
Mathematics
42%
Economics and Accounting
36%
Psychology
35%
Sales and Marketing
35%
Computers and Electronics
34%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Transportation
33%
Administrative
31%
Education and Training
29%
Design
22%
Foreign Language
19%
Law and Government
16%
Sociology and Anthropology
15%
Philosophy and Theology
15%
Physics
15%
Therapy and Counseling
14%
Communications and Media
13%
Food Production
13%
Chemistry
11%
Geography
10%
Medicine and Dentistry
10%
Building and Construction
10%
Telecommunications
2%
History and Archeology
0%
Fine Arts
0%
Biology
0%

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Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
66%
Control Precision
63%
Reaction Time
60%
Finger Dexterity
60%
Manual Dexterity
60%
Near Vision
56%
Multilimb Coordination
56%
Trunk Strength
56%
Extent Flexibility
53%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Static Strength
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Wrist-Finger Speed
50%
Visualization
50%
Far Vision
50%
Auditory Attention
50%
Category Flexibility
50%
Oral Expression
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Rate Control
50%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Stamina
47%
Speech Recognition
47%
Depth Perception
47%
Information Ordering
47%
Gross Body Coordination
47%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Oral Comprehension
44%
Dynamic Strength
41%
Response Orientation
41%
Written Comprehension
35%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Speed of Closure
35%
Time Sharing
28%
Written Expression
28%
Memorization
28%
Number Facility
25%
Fluency of Ideas
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
25%
Originality
25%
Explosive Strength
16%
Dynamic Flexibility
16%
Peripheral Vision
10%
Spatial Orientation
10%
Glare Sensitivity
10%
Sound Localization
3%
Night Vision
0%

Work Activities

Getting Information
70%
Handling and Moving Objects
68%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
67%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
66%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
62%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
62%
Controlling Machines and Processes
61%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
60%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
57%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
57%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
53%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
52%
Performing General Physical Activities
51%
Training and Teaching Others
51%
Documenting/Recording Information
43%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
43%
Processing Information
42%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
41%
Analyzing Data or Information
39%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
37%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
36%
Thinking Creatively
36%
Working with Computers
36%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
35%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
34%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
33%
Developing and Building Teams
31%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
31%
Coaching and Developing Others
30%
Assisting and Caring for Others
30%
Scheduling Work and Activities
29%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
27%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
27%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
25%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
25%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
24%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
20%
Performing Administrative Activities
18%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
14%
Selling or Influencing Others
12%
Staffing Organizational Units
10%

Work Context

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

93%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

91%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

91%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

87%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

80%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

79%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

78%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

75%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

72%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

70%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

67%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

64%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

62%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

59%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

59%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

57%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

57%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

57%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

56%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

52%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

52%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

51%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

51%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

48%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

46%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

46%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

44%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

42%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

40%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

40%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

39%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

38%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

36%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

34%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

28%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

26%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

25%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

21%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

19%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

16%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

16%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

14%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

13%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

12%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

11%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

9%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

9%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

7%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

7%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

5%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

5%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

4%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

4%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

2%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

2%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

2%

Education

Less than high school diploma

54%

High school diploma or equivalent

46%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

92

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

55

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

9

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

8

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

6

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

0

Work Styles

Dependability
70%
Attention to Detail
67%
Cautiousness
65%
Perseverance
22%
Integrity
18%
Achievement Orientation
17%
Cooperation
16%
Stress Tolerance
15%
Self-Control
14%
Self-Confidence
11%
Adaptability
5%
Sincerity
1%
Initiative
0%

Work Values

Support
56%
Relationships
33%
Independence
28%
Working Conditions
22%
Achievement
17%
Recognition
11%

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