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Textile manufacturing operative

Textile manufacturing operative

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 2 - Technical Occupation

Using machinery to spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics.

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Reference: OCC0458

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £24,155 per year

SOC 2020 code: 8112 Textile process operatives

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 8112/00 Textile process operatives
  • 5223/11 Textile machine technicians
  • 5411/01 Curtain makers

Technical Education Products

ST0458:

Textile manufacturing operative

(Level 2)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Antich and Sons (Huddersfield) A W Hainsworth and Sons Burberry Camira Fabrics Heathcoats John Lewis John Spencer Milliken Pennine Weavers WooltexUK WT Johnson and Sons Ltd

Summary

Textile manufacturing operatives work in the manufacturing sector. They make or provide services for textile materials such as cotton and silk fabrics, or woollen yarns and cloth. They may be used in clothing, home and interiors sectors, and many other products.

Employers range in size, mainly small-medium. They work in a manufacturing facility.

Textile manufacturing operatives use specialist machinery to produce textile materials. This might involve processes such as blending, carding, coating, dyeing, inspection and testing, printing, spinning, scouring, twisting, and warping, weaving and finishing.

They also complete quality checks, prepare materials for the next stage in the process and complete work records. Conducting basic machine maintenance is also part of the role. They also contribute to maintaining the work area and improvement work.

They work with other members of the production team. They may also have contact with people from other functions for example, quality, engineers, and warehouse staff. They may work alone or as part of a team, under supervision.

They must ensure that their work meets quality requirements and supports production plans. They must work to health and safety rules. This may include wearing personal protective equipment. They must also support sustainability. For example, by minimising waste and recycling.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Antich and Sons (Huddersfield) A W Hainsworth and Sons Burberry Camira Fabrics Heathcoats John Lewis John Spencer Milliken Pennine Weavers WooltexUK WT Johnson and Sons Ltd

Typical job titles include:

Beamer
Blender
Carder
Coater
Colour matcher
Cone winder
Creeler
Dyer or dye house operative
Early stage processing operative
Finisher
Gaiter
Knotter
Loom operative
Scouring or range operator
Spinner or spinning operative
Textile multi operative
Textile preparation operator
Textile production operator
Tufter
Twister
Warper or warping operative
Weaver or weaving operative
Winding operative

Keywords:

Craft
Fabrics
Manufacturing
Material
Spin
Test Engineering
Textile

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: The textile manufacturing operative role and responsibilities. Escalation procedures.
K2: Different functions in the textile supply chain: pre-and-post operations.
K3: Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance: Control of Noise at Work Regulation, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), dust standards, fire safety - hazards and prevention, Health and Safety at Work Act, Health and Safety ISO45001, safety equipment: guards, signage and fire extinguishers, occupational health, safety signage, slips and trips, working at height, working in confined spaces, working time regulation.
K4: Health, safety and environmental practice: safe systems of work, hazards and risks, isolation and emergency stop procedures, manual handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), situational awareness, and housekeeping.
K5: Impact of British Standards for the Safe use of Textile Machinery on operative’s role.
K6: Impact of environmental regulations on operative’s role: Environmental Protection Act, Environment ISO14001, and Energy ISO50001. The impact of textile manufacturing process operations on the environment.
K7: Sustainability principles: efficient use of resources to reduce environmental impact, re-use, recycling, and the safe disposal of waste requirements.
K8: Different types of textile manufacturing practice.
K9: Performance targets and data.
K10: Work organisation and time management techniques.
K11: Operating procedures (specifications, job sheets) – what they are and why they are important.
K12: Different types and sources of raw materials used in textile manufacturing and how they impact on production.
K13: Range of textile manufacturing processes - key features.
K14: Stock requirements: control systems.
K15: The function of different textile manufacturing equipment.
K16: Textile manufacturing internal and external quality standards.
K17: Manufacturing documentation requirements.
K18: Equipment and machinery basic maintenance requirements.
K19: Common faults and issues in textile manufacturing: machinery, raw materials, and process error. Problem solving techniques.
K20: Basic continuous improvement techniques.
K21: Digital technology in the industry: management information systems and equipment digital interfaces.
K22: Information technology. General data protection regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
K23: Principles of good team working.
K24: Principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
K25: Communication techniques.

S1: Read and interpret information for example, standard operating procedures, manuals, production plans, handover notes.
S2: Organise and prioritise own work.
S3: Follow health, safety and environmental procedures in line with regulations, standards, and guidance.
S4: Apply sustainability principles for example, minimise energy usage, minimise waste, and recycle materials.
S5: Follow operating procedures.
S6: Check resources.
S7: Check and set up equipment and machinery.
S8: Conduct start-up quality checks.
S9: Feed textile product components into the machine.
S10: Monitor manufacturing process; adjust parameters for example, speed, temperature.
S11: Conduct in-process production quality checks (roaming).
S12: Conduct final inspection quality checks.
S13: Prepare output for next stage for example, label, package.
S14: Monitor own performance data.
S15: Collect and record information: text or data - paper based or electronic.
S16: Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
S17: Follow basic maintenance procedures for example, clean, oil and lubricate machinery.
S18: Identify and resolve common faults and issues.
S19: Escalate issues.
S20: Identify opportunity for continuous improvement.
S21: Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with cyber security.
S22: Apply team working principles.
S23: Communicate with others for example, colleagues, customers, and managers.
S24: Carry out and record learning and development activities.

B1: Put health and safety first.
B2: Consider the impact on the environment when using resources and carrying out work.
B3: Take ownership for the quality of given work.
B4: Team-focus to meet work goals.
B5: Support an inclusive workplace for example, respectful of different views.
B6: Adapt to changing work demands.
B7: Seek learning and development opportunities.

Duties

Duty D1

Prepare for textile manufacturing operations for example, get or request raw materials, and prepare equipment and machinery.

Duty D2

Carry out textile manufacturing operations using specialist equipment and machinery following standard operating procedures.

Duty D3

Complete quality assurance activities for example, checking output against shade card.

Duty D4

Prepare materials produced - intermediate or final - for next stage in process for example, organising batches for next stage in process, packing, or dispatch.

Duty D5

Contribute to maintaining the workplace environment. For example, ensure there are no safety hazards, and keep the work area tidy.

Duty D6

Conduct basic maintenance to ensure equipment and machinery efficiency of meets production expectations.

Duty D7

Complete work records - digital or paper. For example, production and quality records.

Duty D8

Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities. For example, work as part of an improvement team, identify issues, and put ideas forward.

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