staple spinning machine technology
Technologies, operations, monitoring and maintenance of machines during the yarn spinning process.
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 that purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestypes of textile fibres
The variety of textile fibres both natural such as wool and hemp and man-made or synthetic fibers.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetend twisting machines
Set up, operate, and maintain twisting machines to spin two or more fibres together into a yarn.
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.
convert textile fibres into sliver
Convert textile fibres into drafting sliver by working in the fibre opening, carding and drafting process.
cut filament
After the filament workpiece has been wound, cut the filament to release the workpiece.
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.
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
3 competencescheck quality of raw materials
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.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
prepare raw materials
Prepare and measure the basic materials that are needed to produce goods and finished products.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencerope manipulation
Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
Cross-sector
1 competencefunctionalities of machinery
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.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescovert 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.
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.
manufacture texturised filament yarns
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture texturised filament 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.
process man-made fibres
Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadapt to changing situations
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.
cooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
ensure equipment maintenance
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 or flaws.
execute working instructions
Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.
follow work procedures
Adhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.
identify with the company's goals
Act for the benefit of the company and for the achievement of its targets.
organise wires
Apply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.
perform sample testing
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.
remove defective products
Remove defective materials from the production line.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
use communication techniques
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.