Is being a textile winding machine operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs machines that wind, twist and combine yarn and fibres such as wool or hemp.
What the work involves
- Tells supervisors or mechanics when equipment breaks down.
- Threads yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles and rollers.
- Starts machines, watches how they run and adjusts them as needed.
- Inspects machinery to see whether repairs are needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a textile winding machine operator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.