Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers.
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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Jump to Learning Path →Based on the Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Leading, persuading, business
Helping, teaching, working with people
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Trainee Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Technician Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Senior Technician Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender → Lead Technician Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender
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Go to Career PathTimeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $29,530 - $33,858/year With equity/bonuses: $32,483 - $40,630 Top markets (SF/NYC): $33,960 - $40,630 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions. 10am, Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is…
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $20,671 - $30,472 Year 2-3: Junior level $33,858 - $36,276 Year 4-6: Mid level $36,276 - $39,331 Year 7-10: Senior level $39,331 - $44,639 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with…
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