O*NET-SOC 51-6064.00

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6208/2019
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.508/2019
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6208/2019
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.508/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.3808/2019
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3808/2019
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.3808/2019
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.2508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.Core6908/2019
Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.Core6808/2019
Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.Core6808/2019
Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.Core6708/2019
Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.Core6708/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.511/2023
Conventional4.3211/2023
Enterprising1.5311/2023
Investigative1.4811/2023
Artistic1.3311/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.