Knit Warping Operator
にっとせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job in the knit manufacturing process that operates a warping machine to accurately arrange yarn and wind it onto a beam to prepare for supply to the knitting machine.
Description
Knit warping operators are responsible for the process of manufacturing beams (warping beams) for supply to knitting machines. They operate the warping machine, adjust yarn tension, overlap and join yarns, and maintain uniform arrangement and specified tension. After the work, they conduct quality inspections to check for yarn misalignment or breaks. Routine maintenance and cleaning of machines, and compliance with safety and hygiene are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to the shrinking scale of the domestic textile manufacturing industry, demand is gradually decreasing, but amid advances in labor-saving and automation, the need for skilled workers proficient in machine operation and quality control is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Diligent / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Warping Operator → Senior Warping Operator → Team Leader → Factory Foreman → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Warping Machine Operation / Yarn Tension Adjustment Technique
Recommended Skills
Factory Safety Management / Knowledge of Fiber Materials / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage the tension and alignment of thin yarns |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work for long hours, requiring physical stamina |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work processes are standardized |
Related Qualifications
- Knitted Goods Manufacturing Skills Tester
Aliases
- Knit Warping Worker
- Warping Operator
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- Knitting Machine Operator
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