twisting machine operator

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.

Alternative Labels

industrial twisting machine operator

twister machine operator

twister operator

twister tender

twisting machine operator

twisting machine tender

twisting operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust filament tension check quality of raw materials convert textile fibres into sliver cut filament maintain equipment prepare raw materials prepare raw materials for man-made fibres manufacturing set the operation speed of manufacturing machines tend spinning machines tend twisting machines

Essential Knowledge

staple spinning machine technology types of textile fibres

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt to changing situations cooperate with colleagues covert slivers into thread ensure equipment maintenance execute working instructions follow work procedures identify with the company's goals manufacture non-woven filament products manufacture texturised filament yarns measure yarn count organise wires perform sample testing process man-made fibres remove defective products report defective manufacturing materials use communication techniques

Optional Knowledge

functionalities of machinery rope manipulation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/107865e2-ba60-4e4f-b57d-4dd5064f517f

Status

released

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