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nonwoven filament machine operator

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Nonwoven filament machine operators perform chemical nonwoven processing operations.

8131.15 ISCO 8131 ESCO source
Competences
18
Groups
4
Essential
5
Optional
13

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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nonwoven machine technology

Manufacturing of nonwoven fabrics according to specification. Development, manufacture, properties and evaluation of nonwoven fabrics.

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textile chemistry

Chemical processing of textiles such as the reactions of textiles to chemicals.

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Essential skills and competences 3 competences

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control textile process

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

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manufacture non-woven filament products

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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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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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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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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basic chemicals

The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.

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textile industry

Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.

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textile technologies

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

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

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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 man-made fibres

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture man-made fibers, ensuring that the product meets the required specifications, keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

Scope note
It includes the manufacturing of high performance fibres such as glass, carbon, aramids and others.
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manufacture staple yarns

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture staple fiber yarns.

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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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pleat fabrics

Apply pleating processes to fabrics and wearing apparel products following adequate procedures and using specific equipment for the purpose.

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prepare raw materials for man-made fibres manufacturing

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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produce textile samples

Make up textile samples or have them fabricated by specialised workers or technicians.

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tend spinning machines

Operate spinning machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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tend textile printing machines

Operate textile printing machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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Cross-sector

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