Textile Spinning Machine Operators
Textile spinning machine operators run specialized machines that wind, twist, and combine different fibers like cotton, wool, or synthetic materials to create threads and yarns. You'll thread materials through complex machinery, monitor operations for quality, and make adjustments to ensure products meet exact specifications. This hands-on role involves working with precision equipment and requires attention to detail as you inspect materials and troubleshoot any machine issues. Many operators work in modern manufacturing facilities that emphasize teamwork and continuous learning of new textile technologies.
Did you know?
The American textile manufacturing industry has significantly declined due to overseas competition, resulting in fewer available positions and potential plant closures.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$37,800 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Operations Monitoring
Things to consider
Physical Demands and Safety
This role requires standing for long periods, operating heavy machinery, and following strict safety protocols to prevent workplace injuries in industrial environments.
Technical Skills Development
Success requires learning to operate computerized textile equipment and staying current with technological advances to remain competitive in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
Key responsibilities
Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
Tend machines that twist together two or more strands of yarn or insert additional twists into single strands of yarn to increase strength, smoothness, or uniformity of yarn.
Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.