Braiding Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Braiding Machine Operator Do?
Braiding machine operators supervise the braiding process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and braiding conditions. They inspect braiding machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product being braided is meeting specs and quality standards.
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Braiding Technology
Development, manufacturing requirements, properties and evaluation of braided fabrics.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Braiding Machine Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBraiding Technology knowledge
Development, manufacturing requirements, properties and evaluation of braided fabrics.
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EssentialTextile Techniques knowledge
Have a thorough understanding of textile processing techniques.
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EssentialTextile Technologies knowledge
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
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EssentialManufacturing Industrial Braids knowledge
The production processes involved in the manufacturing of industrial ropes such as cordages, rigging ropes, twines, and nets. The manufacturing conditions for resistant and high quality products given their intended …
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EssentialControl Textile Process skill
Plan and monitor textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
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EssentialEvaluate Textile Characteristics skill
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
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EssentialMaintain Work Standards skill
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
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EssentialManufacture Braided Products skill
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture braided products while keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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EssentialMeasure Yarn Count skill
Be able to measure yarn length and mass to assess fineness of roving, sliver and yarn in different measuring systems.Also able to convert into the various numbering system such as …
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EssentialUse Weft Preparation Technologies skill
Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.
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EssentialManufacture Ornamental Braided Cord skill
Produce ornamental braided cords and ropes for products such as historical uniforms and traditional costumes.
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EssentialMonitor Textile Manufacturing Developments skill
Keep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.
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Optional Skills (3 of 3 displayed)
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OptionalTextile Materials knowledge
Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.
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OptionalKnitting Machine Technology knowledge
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
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OptionalProperties Of Fabrics knowledge
The influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types, their physical and …
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