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weaving machine supervisor

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Weaving machine supervisors monitor the weaving process. They operate the weaving process at automated machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor fabric quality and condition of mechanical machines such as woven fabrics for clothing, home-tex or technical end uses. They carry out maintenance works on machines that convert yarns into fabrics such as blankets, carpets, towels and clothing material. They repair loom malfunctions as reported by the weaver, and complete loom check out sheets.

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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properties of textile materials

The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, 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; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

7 competences

control textile process

Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.

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evaluate textile characteristics

Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.

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manufacture textile floor coverings

Produce textile floor coverings by tending machines, sewing parts, and applying finishing touches to products such as carpets, rugs, and made up textile floor covering articles.

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manufacture woven fabrics

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture woven fabrics.

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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.

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tend weaving machines

Operate weaving machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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use weaving machine technologies

Operate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.

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Cross-sector

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maintain work standards

Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence

manufacturing of fur products

The process required to produce fur products, from choosing pelts, the techniques depending on the pelt, the chemicals for preservation and treatment, and the handling during the manufacturing process.

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Cross-sector

1 competence

textile technologies

Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.

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Optional skills and competences 4 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

4 competences

conduct 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.

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manufacture braided products

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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use textile technique for hand-made products

Using textile technique to produce hand-made products, such as carpets, tapestry, embroidery, lace, silk screen printing, wearing apparel, etc.

Scope note: These skills may be used for handicraft, textile art and haute-couture.

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use warp preparation technologies

Use warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.

Scope note: The basic principles may be used for the weaving and the warp knitting processes.

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Cross-sector

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