Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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.
AI Impact Summary
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 37/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 72% of all analyzed occupations. Of 24 analyzed tasks, 2 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.
Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
Tend machines with multiple winding units that wind thread onto shuttle bobbins for use on sewing machines or other kinds of bobbins for sole-stitching, knitting, or weaving machinery.
Tend machines that wind wire onto bobbins, preparatory to formation of wire netting used in reinforcing sheet glass.
Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions. | 35Estimated | 29.0% | 2% | |
| Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed. | 65Estimated | 59.0% | 8% | |
| Tend machines with multiple winding units that wind thread onto shuttle bobbins for use on sewing machines or other kinds of bobbins for sole-stitching, knitting, or weaving machinery. | 45Estimated | 51.0% | 8% | |
| Tend machines that wind wire onto bobbins, preparatory to formation of wire netting used in reinforcing sheet glass. | 45Estimated | 51.0% | 2% | |
| Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed. | 75Estimated | 63.0% | 6% |
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
11
AI-Resistant
AI-Vulnerable
Information Ordering is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis