Wool Sorter (Textile Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing operator who processes raw fibers using carding machines or wool sorting machines to loosen them, remove entanglements, and produce uniform fiber slivers.
Description
Wool sorters are responsible for feeding raw materials such as wool, cotton, and chemical fibers into carding machines or wool sorting equipment, loosening the fibers, and removing impurities and entanglements. They adjust machine settings, manage raw material input amounts, perform product quality inspections, and produce slivers of the specified thickness and length. They also engage in regular machine maintenance and inspections, minor repairs, and safety and hygiene management. The work mainly involves standing, requiring a certain level of physical strength and concentration.
Future Outlook
Although the domestic textile industry is showing a declining trend in production volume, with increasing demand for high-function fibers and advancing automation in production processes, the role of wool sorters with machine operation skills is expected to continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Physically Strong
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Line Leader → Group Leader → Factory Manager → Production Management
Required Skills
Carding Machine Operation / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Quality Inspection / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Understanding Fiber Raw Material Properties
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to not miss impurities in fibers or variations in quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing work and handling heavy raw materials, requiring sustained physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine and does not require high creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the main tasks are machine operation and quality control rather than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Fiber Processing Technician (Grade 2)
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Carding Machine Operator
- Carding Operator
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