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Rate 5 of the 8 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
distinguish accessories
use weft preparation technologies
develop specifications of technical textiles
measure yarn count
maintain work standards
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (8)
distinguish accessoriesdistinguish accessoriesDistinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.use weft preparation technologiesuse weft preparation technologiesPrepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.develop specifications of technical textilesdevelop specifications of technical textilesDeveloping specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.measure yarn countmeasure yarn countBe 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,...maintain work standardsmaintain work standardsMaintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.distinguish fabricsdistinguish fabricsDistinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.use weaving machine technologiesuse weaving machine technologiesOperate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwaresdraw sketches to develop textile articles using softwaresDraw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.
Optional (6) — show
textile technologiestextile technologiesTextile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.manufacture woven fabricsmanufacture woven fabricsPerform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture woven fabrics.test physical properties of textilestest physical properties of textilesEvaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.process man-made fibresprocess man-made fibresConverting synthetic granule into man-made-fibres such as filament yarns or staple fibre yarns.use warp preparation technologiesuse warp preparation technologiesUse warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.manufacture braided productsmanufacture braided productsPerform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture braided products while keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes.
What skills does a weaving textile technician need?
A weaving textile technician needs 8 essential skills, including distinguish accessories, use weft preparation technologies, develop specifications of technical textiles, measure yarn count, maintain work standards.
Will AI replace weaving textile technician jobs?
The AI disruption score for weaving textile technician is 56/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: measure yarn count, manufacture braided products, test physical properties of textiles. Most resilient: maintain work standards, use weaving machine technologies, develop specifications of technical textiles.
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