[Core] [69% incumbents] Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
  DWAs: Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
  DWAs: Inspect textile products.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
  DWAs: Conduct test runs of production equipment.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Cut fabrics.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
  DWAs: Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. | Exchange information with colleagues.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Tend machines with multiple winding units that wind thread onto shuttle bobbins for use on sewing machines or other kinds of bobbins for sole-stitching, knitting, or weaving machinery.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
  DWAs: Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Replace worn equipment components. | Repair production equipment or tools.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Measure bobbins periodically, using gauges, and turn screws to adjust tension if bobbins are not of specified size.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Lubricate production equipment.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.
  DWAs: Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Remove spindles from machines and bobbins from spindles.
  DWAs: Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. | Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Tend spinning frames that draw out and twist roving or sliver into yarn.
  DWAs: Operate textile cutting or production equipment.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. | Install mechanical components in production equipment.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Place bobbins on spindles and insert spindles into bobbin-winding machines.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.45 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:3.13 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mechanical (imp:3.07 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.05 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.82 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.75 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:2.74 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:2.68 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.44 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.41 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:2.40) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.36 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.31 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Transportation (imp:2.31 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.17 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:1.86 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.77 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Law and Government (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.61 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.58 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.57 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:1.51 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Food Production (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Chemistry (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.40 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Biology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Reaction Time (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:3.80 lvl:3.00) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.72 lvl:4.27) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.64 lvl:3.50) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.46 lvl:2.42) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.46 lvl:3.15) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.43 lvl:3.55) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.40 lvl:3.28) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.29 lvl:3.08) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.28 lvl:3.49) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.13 lvl:2.79) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.06 lvl:3.07) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.04 lvl:3.18) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.04 lvl:2.60) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.72 lvl:2.56) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.70 lvl:2.20) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:2.69 lvl:2.51) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.62 lvl:2.42) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.54 lvl:2.68) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.47 lvl:1.78) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.43 lvl:2.31) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Working with Computers (imp:2.43 lvl:1.91) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.42 lvl:1.90) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.41 lvl:2.27) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.35 lvl:2.32) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.32 lvl:1.87) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.25 lvl:1.97) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.22 lvl:1.87) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.20 lvl:1.94) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.18 lvl:1.78) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.16 lvl:1.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.08 lvl:1.49) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.06 lvl:1.79) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.78) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.18) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.97 lvl:1.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.79 lvl:1.18) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.70 lvl:0.88) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.54 lvl:0.93) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.46 lvl:0.70) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.39 lvl:0.68) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.66) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.50) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.46) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.41) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.34) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.16) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.01) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.67) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Time Management (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Installation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 22,020
  annual_median    : $38,670
  annual_pct10     : $31,790
  annual_pct25     : $36,420
  annual_pct75     : $42,940
  annual_pct90     : $49,420
  annual_mean      : $40,120
  hourly_median    : $18.59

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Virginia ($50,770)
  lowest_state     : Florida ($36,160)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.404x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (26 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   21,490  median: $  38,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  39,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      210  median: $  36,290

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   21,490  median: $  38,670
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      310  median: $  39,810
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      210  median: $  36,290

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:15:48.095756Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Wind at My Back (similarity: 0.2268)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_at_My_Back
  QID: Q2067341
  Extract: Wind at My Back is a television series which aired in Canada on CBC Television between 1996 and 2001. It was created and produced by Kevin Sullivan, best known for his adaptation of Anne of Green Gables and Road to Avonlea. The series had five seasons, each with thirteen episodes, and a Christmas th

  Title: At the Back of the North Wind (similarity: 0.1622)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_the_Back_of_the_North_Wind
  QID: Q1619593
  Extract: At the Back of the North Wind is a children's book written by Scottish author George MacDonald. It was serialized in the children's magazine Good Words for the Young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the 

  Title: Sammy Winder (similarity: 0.1489)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Winder
  QID: Q7409865
  Extract: Sammy Winder is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), spending his entire career with the Denver Broncos from 1982 to 1990. The son of a farmer, Winder played his high school football at Madison-Ridgeland High School in his home

  Title: Rolex Datejust (similarity: 0.0833)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Datejust
  QID: Q7360667
  Extract: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a self-winding chronometer manufactured by Rolex. Launched in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding chronometer wristwatch to indicate the date in a window on the dial. Today, it is available in a variety of sizes from 28mm to 41mm, in stainless steel, 

  Title: Mary Cornelius Winder (similarity: 0.1748)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Cornelius_Winder
  QID: Q110729218
  Extract: Mary Cornelius Winder was a Native American activist who wrote a series of letters to the federal government related to Oneida Indian Nation ancestral land claims.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, clear wage data, and well-defined skill requirements. The specialized nature of textile machinery operation provides distinct occupational boundaries.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:53:41.768939+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,715
tokens_output        : 4,532
cost_usd             : $0.047611
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized textile manufacturing occupation. The semantic neighbors relate to general winding concepts rather than industrial textile processing equipment.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders operate specialized machinery that processes textile fibers by winding thread onto bobbins, twisting fibers for strength, or drawing out and combining raw materials like wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. These production workers ensure consistent quality through machine monitoring, adjustment, and inspection. With 22,020 workers employed nationwide at a median annual wage of $38,670 (BLS OEWS May 2025), this role requires precise manual dexterity and attention to detail.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by studying specification sheets and conferring with supervisors to determine proper machine settings for speed and tension. They thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers, then start machines and monitor operation continuously. Throughout the shift, they observe bobbins as they wind, cutting threads to remove loaded bobbins with knives when full. They conduct test runs to verify adjustments and obtain product samples, inspecting products against specifications to determine if further machine adjustments are needed. When equipment malfunctions occur, they notify supervisors or mechanics, and they replace depleted supply packages with full ones to maintain production flow.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong Realistic and Conventional interests who excel at hands-on mechanical work and structured processes. Success requires exceptional arm-hand steadiness (level 4.0) and finger dexterity (level 3.8) for precise machine operation and material handling. Workers must demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, as quality control directly impacts product specifications. Those who thrive possess good reaction time (level 3.6) for quickly addressing machine issues and strong near vision (level 3.4) for inspecting products and monitoring equipment operation.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter this field with less than a high school diploma (53.8%) or a high school diploma/GED (46.2%), requiring minimal formal education. Job Zone 2 classification indicates very little to some preparation needed, with most training occurring on-the-job. Employers typically provide equipment-specific training covering machine operation, quality standards, and safety procedures. Prior experience with mechanical equipment or manufacturing environments can be advantageous but is not required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers often advance to supervisory roles within textile manufacturing or transition to related machine operator positions requiring similar skill sets. Career progression may include becoming textile knitting and weaving machine operators, moving into quality control inspection roles, or advancing to maintenance and repair positions. Some workers leverage their production and processing knowledge (level 4.8) to move into manufacturing coordination or training roles. Cross-training on multiple machine types within the facility expands advancement opportunities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
With 22,020 workers employed nationally, this occupation maintains steady demand primarily in manufacturing (97.6% of employment). Median annual wages of $38,670 vary significantly by region, with Virginia offering the highest wages at $50,770 versus Florida's $36,160 (1.40x ratio) according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Employment concentrates in traditional textile manufacturing regions, though the field faces long-term decline as domestic textile production continues shifting overseas. Workers benefit from the specialized nature of equipment operation, which provides some insulation from immediate automation pressures.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Medium automation risk exists as textile manufacturing increasingly adopts automated winding and drawing systems that require less manual intervention. However, the need for quality control analysis, troubleshooting complex machine issues, and handling non-standard materials provides continued value for human operators in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-6063.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating textile machinery, monitoring equipment, and conducting quality inspections with nearly identical work activities.
    data: Both require machine operation and control
    data: Shared equipment inspection duties
    data: Similar quality control responsibilities
  [skill_overlap] Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9196.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require operations monitoring, operation and control skills, and quality control analysis in manufacturing environments.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.6)
    data: Operation and Control (imp:3.5)
    data: Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.1)
  [knowledge_overlap] Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers (51-6091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require extensive production and processing knowledge and mechanical knowledge for operating fiber processing equipment.
    data: Production and Processing (imp:3.5, lvl:4.8)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:3.1)
    data: Fiber processing specialization
  [riasec_cluster] Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share strong Realistic (hands-on mechanical work) and Conventional (structured processes) RIASEC profiles typical of machine operators.
    data: Realistic interest: 6.50
    data: Conventional interest: 4.32
    data: Machine operation focus
  [career_pathway] Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Machine feeders often progress to specialized machine operator roles like textile winding as they gain experience and technical knowledge.
    data: Job Zone progression from 1 to 2
    data: Shared material handling activities
    data: Manufacturing environment overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['textile winding', 'bobbin winder', 'drawing frame operator', 'slubber machine', 'thread winder', 'yarn winding', 'textile machine operator', 'fiber processing']
  exclude_keywords : ['weaving', 'knitting', 'sewing', 'cutting', 'dyeing']
  title_patterns   : ['*winder*', '*drawing frame*', '*slubber*', '*twisting machine*', '*textile*operator*']
  common_variations: ['automatic winder operator', 'ball winder', 'thread winder', 'bobbin winder', 'drawing frame operator', 'slubber tender', 'twisting machine operator', 'textile machine setter']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'production', 'machines', 'machine', 'materials', 'principles', 'textile', 'products', 'control', 'bobbins', 'includes', 'needed', 'objects', 'operate', 'quality', 'ideas', 'operation', 'monitoring']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  55  0.01926  dwas                 dwas:45%  onet_dimensions:42%  inference:11%
tendency                   42  0.01471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
production                 30  0.01051  dwas                 dwas:57%  onet_dimensions:27%  inference:13%
machines                   18  0.00630  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  onet_dimensions:39%  inference:6%
machine                    16  0.00560  inference            inference:69%  onet_tasks:19%  onet_dimensions:12%
materials                  16  0.00560  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  inference:12%
principles                 16  0.00560  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
textile                    16  0.00560  inference            inference:56%  dwas:44%
products                   15  0.00525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:20%
control                    15  0.00525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
bobbins                    13  0.00455  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:77%  inference:23%
includes                   13  0.00455  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
needed                     12  0.00420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:17%
objects                    12  0.00420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                    11  0.00385  dwas                 dwas:55%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:9%
quality                    11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:45%
ideas                      11  0.00385  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operation                  10  0.00350  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:20%  onet_dimensions:20%
monitoring                 10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00350  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
winding                     9  0.00315  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:22%
hand                        9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
tools                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
procedures                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
activities                  9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00315  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
specifications              8  0.00280  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
speed                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
attention                   8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
rules                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
mechanical                  8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
moving                      8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%