Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-6064 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $31,429 | $39,291 | $47,174 | $55,037 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,222 | $38,126 | $46,030 | $53,934 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,245 | $37,170 | $45,115 | $53,040 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $29,890 | $37,606 | $45,302 | $53,019 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,806 | $37,502 | $45,198 | $52,894 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $26,645 | $35,173 | $43,722 | $52,250 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,002 | $42,598 | $47,195 | $51,792 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $31,054 | $37,898 | $44,720 | $51,563 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $28,808 | $36,296 | $43,763 | $51,251 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $30,909 | $37,627 | $44,366 | $51,085 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.5 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.9 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.8 |
| English Language | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 53.8% |
| High school diploma | 46.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
- Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
- Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is 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.
- Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
- Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
- Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
- Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
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