textile machinery technician

Textile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing machines.

Alternative Labels

card fixer

assistant textile machinery installer

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textile machinery maintenance mechanic

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textile machinery installer

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textile machinery technician

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

manufacture weft knitted fabrics record test data perform test run operate soldering equipment use testing equipment replace defect components maintain footwear assembling equipment perform machine maintenance maintain electronic equipment resolve equipment malfunctions use warp preparation technologies maintain electrical equipment maintain work standards conduct routine machinery checks use weft preparation technologies perform maintenance on installed equipment consult technical resources use weaving machine technologies operate welding equipment

Essential Knowledge

mechanics textile finishing technology electronics textile printing technology staple spinning machine technology braiding technology

Optional Skills and Competences

maintain hydraulic systems estimate restoration costs install electrical and electronic equipment use textile finishing machine technologies write records for repairs order supplies use warp knitting technologies solve technical problems manufacture knitted textiles install hydraulic systems manufacture texturised filament yarns check quality of products on the production line set up the controller of a machine provide technical documentation assemble machines manufacture man-made fibres clean equipment manufacture woven fabrics troubleshoot manufacture staple yarns covert slivers into thread prepare compliance documents manufacture nonwoven staple products apply technical communication skills ensure compliance with environmental legislation manufacture braided products install pneumatic systems provide technical training provide customer information related to repairs

Optional Knowledge

dyeing technology challenging issues in the textile industry pneumatics knitting machine technology hydraulics textile industry machinery products health and safety in the textile industry nonwoven machine technology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2aa7fbbb-f06e-4454-8ff8-2d799e86ba51

Status

released

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