Hard Skills
IntermediateTwisting Machine OperationThe ability to set up, operate, and monitor specialized machinery that twists textile fibers into yarn or cordage according to specific twist-per-inch requirements.
IntermediateYarn Splicing and KnottingTechniques used to join broken yarn ends or connect bobbins using manual or mechanical splicers while maintaining uniform thickness.
BasicTextile Quality InspectionThe visual and tactile monitoring of yarn for defects such as slubs, irregular tension, or incorrect twist direction during the manufacturing process.
BasicCreel Loading and ThreadingThe process of positioning supply bobbins on creels and correctly threading fibers through guides, tensioners, and rollers.
BasicWorkplace Safety in TextilesKnowledge of safety protocols regarding high-speed rotating machinery, entanglement hazards, and the use of personal protective equipment in a mill environment.