Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Median pay: $38,670/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
• Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
• Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.
• Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.
• Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.
• Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
What's the median pay for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
The median pay for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $38,670 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
Employment for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is projected to change -9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
About 2,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.