A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in processing natural and synthetic raw stock into lap sliver and roving for use in yarn spinning, utilizing knowledge of fiber-processing machines. Responsibilities include:

• Verifies setup and adjustment of such machines as carding machines and drawing frames, using gauges and handtools.
• Examines raw stock in storage to determine that specified fibers are available for processing.
• Inspects products through processing stages to maintain specified standards.
• Trains workers in operation of machines and equipment and evaluates worker performances.
• Performs other duties as described under supervisor master title.
• May be designated according to process supervised as drawing supervisor; opening and picking supervisor; roving supervisor.