Textile Machine Setters and Operators tend machines that spin together short fibers to form a continuous length of thread. Twisters tend machines that twist together yarn, thread, twine, or cordage. The material is then collected on beams or other devices or gathered into balls, bulk, coils, or skeins. Winders tend machines that wind strands of yarn into packages or cloth from one form to another to make it easier to handle. There are no specific educational requirements for these occupations.
Training takes place on the job.
There were approximately 13,824 Textile Machine Setters and Operators employed in Alabama in 1996. There are approximately 252 job openings yearly for these occupations. Salaries may vary according to location and individual ability. Regional Data not Available. Up to 20 lbs.