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Will AI replace Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?AI replacement risk 43% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$38,670
25th–75th pct. $36,420–$42,940
Top pay (est.)
$64,200
Top 10% $49,420
Pay in 5 years
$43,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$48,700est.
$41,900–$56,600
Outlook score
30/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
43%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−10.3%
2,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders? AI replacement risk

43%
Moderate
Ranked #411 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.9
Operations Monitoring
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Repairing
2.8
Troubleshooting
2.6
Coordination
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
4.8
Administration and Management
3.3
Mechanical
3.2
Personnel and Human Resources
3.1
Mathematics
3.0
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Computers and Electronics
2.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Important abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityReaction TimeControl PrecisionNear VisionManual Dexterity

Education of workers

Less than high school
54%
High school diploma
46%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
23%
None / short demo
15%

Related work experience

None
57%
1–3 months
21%
3–6 months
19%
Up to 1 month
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.