types of thread
Types of thread, such as unified thread, metric thread, square thread, ACME thread, buttress thread and their qualities and applications.
Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handle raw materials, prepare them for spinning processes, and use machinery for the purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 15 competences
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Sector-specific
6 competencesadjust filament tension
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 deformations in the filament or lower the filament ratio to unacceptably low levels.
cut filament
After the filament workpiece has been wound, cut the filament to release the workpiece.
manufacture staple yarns
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture staple fiber yarns.
measure yarn count
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 tex, Nm, Ne, denier, etc.
set the operation speed of manufacturing machines
Define the adequate speed at which a manufacturing machine should operate in order to provide the required output in manufacturing processes.
tend spinning machines
Operate spinning machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
Cross-sector
9 competencescollect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
- Scope note
- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
ensure health and safety in manufacturing
Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
maintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
monitor machine operations
Observing machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.
remove defective products
Remove defective materials from the production line.
resolve equipment malfunctions
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
set up machine controls
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
supply machine with appropriate tools
Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencestaple spinning machine technology
Technologies, operations, monitoring and maintenance of machines during the yarn spinning process.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesconduct textile testing operations
Prepare for textile testing and evaluation, gathering the test samples, conducting and recording tests, validating data and presenting results.
- Scope note
- Testing textiles includes testing of all kinds of textile fibrous material and products, from yarns to clothing and other made-up textile products.
convert textile fibres into sliver
Convert textile fibres into drafting sliver by working in the fibre opening, carding and drafting process.
covert slivers into thread
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 or open-end spinning (rotor spinning) or alternative spinning techniques. Work in the drafting or drawing process converting sliver into roving and converting roving into yarn, through further drafting and twisting processes. Work on winding machines to reel the yarn from bobbins onto spools or cones.
evaluate textile characteristics
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
finish processing of man-made fibres
Completing the processing operation of man-made fibres and ensuring that the product is made according to customer specification
- Scope note
- It includes surface engineering and other treatments that will alter the properties of the man-made fibers, like texturising, stabilizing, antistatic treatment and so on.
process man-made fibres
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
test physical properties of textiles
Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.
work in textile manufacturing teams
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
wrap yarn around bobbins
Perform wrapping of yarns around bobbins or spools by using adequate equipment for the process.
Cross-sector
1 competenceuse precision tools
Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.