Twisting Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Twisting Machine Operator Do?
Twisting machine operators tend machines that spin two or more fibres together into a yarn. They handle raw materials, prepare them for processing, and use twisting machines for the purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.
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Where Do I Start?
Staple Spinning Machine Technology
Technologies, operations, monitoring and maintenance of machines during the yarn spinning process.
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Skills You Need to Become a Twisting Machine Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialStaple Spinning Machine Technology knowledge
Technologies, operations, monitoring and maintenance of machines during the yarn spinning process.
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EssentialTypes Of Textile Fibres knowledge
The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.
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EssentialCheck Quality Of Raw Materials skill
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
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EssentialMaintain Equipment skill
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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EssentialAdjust Filament Tension skill
Adjust the tension of the filament to be wound. Make sure the filament is not so lax as to produce unevenness in the workpiece, or so tight as to introduces …
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EssentialConvert Textile Fibres Into Sliver skill
Convert textile fibres into drafting sliver by working in the fibre opening, carding and drafting process.
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EssentialCut Filament skill
After the filament workpiece has been wound, cut the filament to release the workpiece.
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EssentialPrepare Raw Materials skill
Prepare and measure the basic materials that are needed to produce goods and finished products.
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EssentialPrepare Raw Materials For Man-made Fibres Manufacturing skill
Settle the supply of raw materials that need to go into the processing phase such as spinning, in order to prepare the fibres for manufacturing purposes.
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EssentialSet The Operation Speed Of Manufacturing Machines skill
Define the adequate speed at which a manufacturing machine should operate in order to provide the required output in manufacturing processes.
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EssentialTend Spinning Machines skill
Operate spinning machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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EssentialTend Twisting Machines skill
Set up, operate, and maintain twisting machines to spin two or more fibres together into a yarn.
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OptionalFunctionalities Of Machinery knowledge
The machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as well as the operator's safety.
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OptionalRope Manipulation knowledge
Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
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OptionalAdapt To Changing Situations skill
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.
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OptionalEnsure Equipment Maintenance skill
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …
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OptionalExecute Working Instructions skill
Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.
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OptionalFollow Work Procedures skill
Adhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.
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OptionalIdentify With The Company's Goals skill
Act for the benefit of the company and for the achievement of its targets.
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OptionalManufacture Non-woven Filament Products skill
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture nonwoven filament products, keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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OptionalMeasure 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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OptionalPerform Sample Testing skill
Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
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OptionalProcess Man-made Fibres skill
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
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OptionalRemove Defective Products skill
Remove defective materials from the production line.
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OptionalReport Defective Manufacturing Materials skill
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
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OptionalUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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OptionalWork As A Team skill
To recognize the importance of team work, building and maintaining effective working relationships with all colleagues and within the business.
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OptionalCovert Slivers Into Thread skill
Convert slivers into yarns or threads by combing processes converting drafting card sliver to combed sliver. Form short fibre to yarn using yarn and thread processing technologies, mostly ring spinning …
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OptionalManufacture Texturised Filament Yarns skill
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture texturised filament yarns.
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OptionalOrganise Wires skill
Apply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.
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