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Textile Fibre and Yarn Preparation Machine Operators  (NOC 9441)
Edmonton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Textile fibre and yarn preparation machine operators operate machines to prepare textile fibres or to spin, wind or twist yarn or thread. They are employed by textile companies.

card tender, opening and blending operator, slasher operator – textile manufacturing, spinning operator – textile manufacturing, twisting operator – textile manufacturing, warping operator – textile manufacturing, wool scourer.

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Textile fibre and yarn preparation machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres
  • Operate and feed yarn texturizing machines
  • Operate spinning or twisting frames
  • Operate winding or reeling machines
  • Patrol work area to check for broken yarns or product defects
  • Tie broken threads
  • Investigate machine stoppages
  • Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunction
  • May assist with maintenance and minor repairs to machinery.
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Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Wetaskiwin, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Devon, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Gibbons, Millet, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain, Cardiff, Rosenthal Estates

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Education & Job Requirements for Textile Fibre and Yarn Preparation Machine Operators in Edmonton Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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