# 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 51-6064.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Spinner
- Twister Operator
- Winder Operator
- Winder Tender
- Back Winder
- Cable Operator
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
- Drawing Operator
- Line Operator
- Spinning Operator
- Automatic Beam Warper Tender
- Automatic Quilling Machine Operator

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives. | Supplemental | 4.A.1.a.2.a |
| Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.f |
| Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Replace depleted supply packages with full packages. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.l |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Operate textile cutting or production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.l |
| Inspect textile products. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | 4.A.1.a.2.a |
| Feed materials or products into or through equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.f |
| Conduct test runs of production equipment. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Inspect production equipment. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.f |
| Record operational or production data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Exchange information with colleagues. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.f |
| Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Install mechanical components in production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.at |
| Load materials into production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.a.2.a |
| Cut fabrics. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Clean production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Lubricate production equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.an |
| Replace worn equipment components. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.62 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.45 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.38 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.13 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.07 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.05 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |
| Rate Control | ability | 3 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | ability | 3 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 3 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Stamina | ability | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 4.73 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.65 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.62 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.48 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.19 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 4.17 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.11 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.01 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.87 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 3.8 |
| Contact With Others | 3.67 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.54 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.46 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.36 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.36 |
| Time Pressure | 3.27 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.26 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.24 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.07 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.06 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.03 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.02 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 2.9 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.83 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.82 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.75 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 2.68 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.58 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.58 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.54 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 2.5 |
| Level of Competition | 2.42 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 2.34 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.11 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2.05 |
| Conflict Situations | 1.98 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 1.84 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 1.77 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 1.65 |
| Public Speaking | 1.62 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 53.84 |
| High School Diploma | 46.16 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.32 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 3.27 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 3.07 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.02 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.96 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.85 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.56 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.53 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1.48 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.35 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 1.34 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 1.33 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 1.24 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-6063.00 | role-51-6063-00 | Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Short |
| 51-9196.00 | role-51-9196-00 | Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Short |
| 51-6091.00 | role-51-6091-00 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | Primary-Short |
| 51-9032.00 | role-51-9032-00 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Short |
| 53-7063.00 | role-53-7063-00 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | Primary-Short |
| 51-6062.00 | role-51-6062-00 | Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 51-9191.00 | role-51-9191-00 | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 51-7042.00 | role-51-7042-00 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Primary-Long |
| 51-6031.00 | role-51-6031-00 | Sewing Machine Operators | Primary-Long |
| 51-2021.00 | role-51-2021-00 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | Primary-Long |
| 51-6042.00 | role-51-6042-00 | Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | Supplemental |
| 51-4034.00 | role-51-4034-00 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Advanced Manufacturing | advanced-manufacturing |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 37660
- **Mean Wage:** 38440
- **Pct10Wage:** 30380
- **Pct25Wage:** 35270
- **Pct75Wage:** 40970
- **Pct90Wage:** 46940
- **Employment:** 20600
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 20350 | 37660 | 11.93 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 180 | 36030 | 0.15 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 180 | 36030 | 0.51 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 20350 | 11.93 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 180 | 0.51 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 180 | 0.15 |
- **Count:** 3

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.96 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.392929 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.282726 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.416544 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 11
- **Percentile:** 7
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 7 | felten_aioe |
| 12 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 13 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.392929 | 7 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.08571428571428572 | 12 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.05506755737290524 | 13 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.96
- **Percentile:** 91
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.08571428571428572
- **Beta:** 0.08571428571428572
- **Gamma:** 0.08571428571428572

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -9
- **Growth Percentile:** 7
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.5
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 33
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 21.7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 19.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 23
- **Skills:** 34
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 4
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 8c28e3c7237aa5d7