Winding machine operator

Winding machine operators tend machines that wrap strings, cords, yarns, ropes, threads onto reels, bobbins, or spools. They handle materials, prepare them for processing, and use winding machines for the purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.

The following job titles also refer to winding machine operator:

core winder machine operator
winding operator
winder operator
machine bobbin winder
winding machinist
winding machine tender
core winding operator
winder tender
bobbin winder

No formal educational credential is generally required to work as winding machine operator. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Winding machine operator is a Skill level 2 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to winding machine operator.

spinning machine operator
twisting machine operator
man-made fiber spinner
yarn spinner
leather production machine operator

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of winding machine operator. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of winding machine operator with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

footwear quality control laboratory technician
footwear quality technician
industrial robot controller
leather laboratory technician
computer hardware test technician

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of winding machine operator.

Rope manipulation: Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
Types of strings: Vibrating elements that generate sounds in string instruments. They can be classified into two categories, namely the decorative and the wound strings, and they can be made of different materials such as steel, gut, silk or nylon. Winding materials include aluminium, chrome steel, silver, gold and copper.
Types of thread: Types of thread, such as unified thread, metric thread, square thread, ACME thread, buttress thread and their qualities and applications. 
Rope lashing: The process of attaching several objects, such as poles, together by use of rope, wire, or webbing often to secure or create a rigid structure, such as a self-fashioned table, tree house, or latrine. Types of lashing include square lashing, round lashing, and diagonal lashing.

These skills are necessary for the role of winding machine operator.

Organise wires: Apply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.
Wrap yarn around bobbins: Perform wrapping of yarns around bobbins or spools by using adequate equipment for the process.
Measure yarn count: Be able to measure yarn length and mass to assess fineness of roving, sliver and yarn in different measuring systems.Also able to convert into the various numbering system such as tex, Nm, Ne, denier, etc.
Adjust filament tension: Adjust the tension of the filament to be wound. Make sure the filament is not so lax as to produce unevenness in the workpiece, or so tight as to introduces deformations in the filament or lower the filament ratio to unacceptably low levels.
Maintain equipment: Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
Tend winding machines: Set up, operate, and maintain winding machines to wrap yarns or strings of all kinds onto spools, reels, and bobbins.
Set up machine controls: Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
Tend spinning machines: Operate spinning machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
Set the operation speed of manufacturing machines: Define the adequate speed at which a manufacturing machine should operate in order to provide the required output in manufacturing processes.
Cut filament: After the filament workpiece has been wound, cut the filament to release the workpiece.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of winding machine operator. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Production processes: Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
Quality assurance methodologies: Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of winding machine operator. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Resolve equipment malfunctions: Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
Supply machine with appropriate tools: Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose.
Remove defective products: Remove defective materials from the production line.
Collect samples for analysis: Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Use communication techniques: Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
Meet deadlines: Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Inspect industrial equipment: Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Process man-made fibres: Converting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.
Use precision tools: Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools for precision work.
Follow given instructions: Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
Perform sample testing: Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
Work in textile manufacturing teams: Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
Manufacture ornamental braided cord: Produce ornamental braided cords and ropes for products such as historical uniforms and traditional costumes.
Ensure conformity to specifications: Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
Analyse production processes for improvement: Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.

8151 – Fibre preparing, spinning and winding machine operators

References

1. Winding machine operator – ESCO