Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up machines for spinning operations including product change
- Specifications and production requirements are interpreted to determine machine settings
- Documentation relating to machine settings, operation and maintenance is interpreted, referenced and applied according to the needs of the task
- Tools appropriate to the task are selected, prepared and used in a safe and effective manner to set up machine for operation
- Spinning machines are set up according to required specifications for operation, including fixing of required attachments, and to run at optimum quality and efficiency levels
- Raw material is checked and prepared for production
- Spinning operators are instructed of any special operating requirements
- Test machine settings
- Spinning machine is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions to test settings against specifications and operational standards
- Yarn sample is produced and examined to identify required adjustments to machine settings or pattern specifications
- Quality tests are conducted or organised as required to ensure optimal production outcomes are achieved
- Required adjustments are identified and documented and machine settings adjusted accordingly
- Operation is monitored in all production stages
- Diagnose and fix spinning problems
- Spinning machine operations are monitored to assess operational efficiency in accordance with OHS procedures
- Discuss the nature and extent of spinning faults with operator
- Yarn is assessed to identify faults and to assess impact on operational problems
- Problems and faults are identified and analysed to determine root cause
- Diagnosis is established and strategy for repair or replacement of machine components is developed
- Spinning machine is returned to optimal performance through repair of faulty operation
- Spinning machine is operated to ensure problems have been fixed
- Communicate operational information