As a Spinning Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• adjust filament tension
• cut filament
• manufacture staple yarns
• measure yarn count
• set the operation speed of manufacturing machines
• tend spinning machines

More generally, a spinning machine operator is also versed in:

• collect samples for analysis
• ensure health and safety in manufacturing
• maintain equipment
• maintain work standards
• monitor machine operations
• remove defective products
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• set up machine controls
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• types of thread

It also helps to know the following:

• conduct textile testing operations
• convert textile fibres into sliver
• covert slivers into thread
• evaluate textile characteristics
• finish processing of man-made fibres
• process man-made fibres
• staple spinning machine technology
• test physical properties of textiles
• work in textile manufacturing teams
• wrap yarn around bobbins
• mechanics
• textile technologies
• use precision tools