1. Positions veneer blocks between spindles of veneer lathe, using electric hoist: Measures diameter of block to locate and mark center, using ruler. 2. Examines end of log to detect rot, cracks, and splits. 3. Selects chuck of minimum diameter according to size and condition of block, and places block …
1. Operates bench lathe to saw, mill, burr, or bevel metal stock or parts used to make jewelry findings: Secures stock in guide or jig, starts lathe, and moves stock against cutting tool. 2. May manipulate stock against cutting tool without use of guide or jig.
1. Operates lathe type saw to saw rough diamonds along premarked lines preparatory to shaping operation, using bench lathes: Attaches sawing wheel to lathe and applies abrasive compound. 2. Positions stone in cement holder of lathe, starts lathe, and presses diamond against revolving wheel to groove stone along premarked lines. …
1. Applies latex to backs of rugs to secure yarn tufts in backing material, using spray gun, brush, or trowel: Spreads rug, bottom-side-up, over specified frame and hooks edges onto frame spikes. 2. Covers rug with backing material and attaches backing edges to spikes. 3. Sprays or pours and spreads …
1. Tends machine that applies latex coating to reverse sides of surgical elastic supports, such as wrist, knee, and elbow braces, to prevent raveling of threads: Fills machine reservoir with sealant. 2. Inverts support, cuts excess threads, using scissors, and places support on roller. 3. Presses levers and pedals to …
1. Operates machine to produce and cure latex ribbon and thread used for such items as elastic and garters: Moves drums of liquid latex and coagulant to dip trays, using hoist. 2. Opens petcock on drums and adjusts flow to regulate level of coagulant in trays. 3. Positions number of …
1. Operates pattern grading machine to cut out paper last patterns for shoe sizes of specified style and cuts out steel patterns for use in manufacturing shoe lasts: Positions customer’s last pattern on steel sheet, scribes line around pattern, and cuts along line with metal snips to form steel cutting …
1. Removes and replaces worn cords that join blocks and lasts. 2. Glues on thin patches of leather at designated points to build up lasts. 3. Nails heel plates to lasts that clinch tacks driven through upper and insole during shoe construction. 4. Fills tack holes and grooves around bottom …
1. Tends equipment to spool latex thread or wind latex ribbon into rolls: Pushes curing drum to position at spooling or winding equipment and fastens it in place. 2. Attaches latex threads or ribbons from curing drum to spools or roll-winding equipment. 3. Starts equipment that revolves curing drum to …
1. Attaches uppers of fabric top footwear to insoles: Holds last on which upper and insole are premounted to rollers of machine. 2. Inserts projecting margin of upper fabric between folding rollers and presses workpiece upward against flattening roller. 3. Turns workpiece until fabric of upper is folded and pressed …
1. Pulls and secures linings and uppers over last to form leather shoes of designated size: Pulls cloth or leather lining tightly and smoothly over wooden last and secures to insole with cement. 2. Trims away excess material with knife. 3. Pulls assembled upper onto last and draws upper over …
1. Tacks counters and lining to shoe insole: Removes last from rack and positions it on spindle of machine. 2. Tightens and smooths lining, counter, and upper on left side of shoe, using hand pincers. 3. Removes last from spindle and positions it under tacking hammer of machine. 4. Presses …
1. Shapes wood blocks into shoe last models according to specifications and diagrams, using copy lathe and handtools: Lays out and cuts specified size and shape templates for use in constructing last models and to verify dimensions and contour of finished last models, using scribe, measuring instruments, and razor cutter. …
1. Operates machines to shape and smooth shoe lasts to specified contour and size, performing any combination of following tasks: Cuts lathe centers from last turnings at specified point, using bandsaw or handsaw. 2. Files toe area of last to specified contour outline drawn on bottom of last. 3. Sands …
1. Operates machines to shape and smooth shoe lasts to specified contour and size, performing any combination of following tasks: Cuts lathe centers from last turnings at specified point, using bandsaw or handsaw. 2. Files toe area of last to specified contour outline drawn on bottom of last. 3. Sands …
1. Repairs shoe lasts: Drills holes in splintered areas of wooden last, using electric drill. 2. Brushes glue on wood or fiber pegs, and hammers pegs into holes in last. 3. Cuts pegs off at surface of last, using handsaw or powered saw. 4. Files repaired area of last with …
1. Tends variety of saws that cut plastic shoe last forms to specified size and shape: Positions and clamps last form on machine jig. 2. Starts saw and pushes jig against saw to make specified cut on last. 3. Pulls jig from saw, removes last from jig, and places last …
1. Tends sanding wheel to smooth wooden shoe lasts to specified finish: Starts sanding machine and holds and turns last against revolving sandpaper-covered wheel to remove specified amount of material and smooth surface of last while retaining original contours. 2. Feels surface of last to ascertain if last is of …
1. Removes lasts from shoes by either of following methods: Places shoe on pin jack and pulls sharply on heel seam, causing hinge of last to open and release shoe. 2. Places shoe on pin jack and depresses pedal to force shoe against vertically moving rubber belt that lifts heel …
1. Cleans wooden shoe lasts by pressing them against rotating abrasive wheel to remove dried cement. 2. Stacks cleaned lasts according to size on rack.
1. Fits and nails steel plates to bottoms of wooden or plastic shoe lasts: Straps last to ironing jack and positions steel sole and heel plates of specified size on bottom of lasts. 2. Nails steel plates to last bottoms and shapes plates to contour of last, using hammer. 3. …
1. Operates computer-controlled laser machine to trim excess material from electronic components: Reads production sheet to determine specified operation code and enters commands, using control console, to retrieve programmed instructions. 2. Inserts electronic component into holding fixture of laser machine, using tweezers, and presses console buttons to actuate laser beam …
1. Creates optical designs-and-effects show for entertainment of audiences, using control console and related laser projection and recording equipment: Sets up and operates console to control laser projection, recording equipment, and house lights. 2. Presses switches and turns dials to dim house lights, cue opening music, and begin programmed laser …
1. Treats lasts to prevent lining from sticking at box toe and counter when shoe is lasted. 2. Paints toe and heel of last with paste or chalky preparation.
