1. Tends feed-end of range that applies size, starch, water-repellent, wrinkle resistant, or other chemical finishes to cloth, stretches cloth to specified width, and dries finished cloth: Positions truck of folded cloth at feed-end of machine or inserts rod through cloth roll and pushes roll onto brackets. 2. Sews cloth …
1. Tends machine that folds and winds cloth around cardboard center or tube for shipment: Mounts roll of finished cloth onto brackets of machine, and threads end through guide rollers and over triangular folding device, or joins ends to form continuous lengths, using sewing machine. 2. Places cardboard center or …
1. Fastens paper bands around bolts of cloth preparatory to wrapping or shipping: Places bolt of cloth on table over paper bands stacked in slots. 2. Folds edge of cloth under and fastens band near each end of bolt, using tape or glue. 3. Marks yardage on end of center …
1. Tends machine that winds cloth from one form to another to facilitate further processing: Threads cloth from supply truck, bale, or roll through guides and rollers to takeup roll, tube, or rod, or sews cloth to end of leader in machine, using sewing machine. 2. Turns handwheel to adjust …
1. Tends machine equipped with rotary blades that trim loose threads from selvage of cloth: Segregates cloth according to type and width. 2. Turns wheel to set width and tension guides on machine for each batch. 3. Inserts rod into center of cloth roll and lifts roll onto machine brackets. …
1. Determines physical properties of greige and finished cloth, employing standardized tests, equipment, and procedure: Measures width of cloth with ruler. 2. Guides electric knife along markings on cloth to cut fabric samples for testing. 3. Weighs sample on grain scales and converts grain weight into desired units, using mathematical …
1. Performs standardized chemical and physical tests on samples of cloth to verify adherence to specifications: Compares test results with specimens of cloth or prepared standard cards, graphs, or tables. 2. Examines cloth microscopically or through magnifying glass to determine number of threads per inch, whether woven, warped or knitted, …
1. Tears pieces from hemmed bolts of cloth prior to their fabrication into articles, such as handkerchiefs. 2. Tears cloth, beginning at nick in cloth and stopping at opposite hem. 3. Cuts through hem with scissors. 4. May nick edge of cloth by folding and impaling it on equally spaced …
1. Spreads cloth on tables in preparation for screen printing and removes cloth from table after printing: Places roll of cloth on unrolling device and pushes cloth along table to unwind it, following markings on table. 2. Pins ends of cloth to table and smooths out wrinkles. 3. Presses cloth …
1. Examines cloth for uniformity of color, using winding device: Inserts end of cloth roll over top roller of winding device and pins end to guide cloth on bottom roller. 2. Presses button to start rollers, winding cloth around bottom roller. 3. Presses button to stop rollers at intervals and …
1. Tends machine that breaks up and softens size, and imparts brushed effect to surface of fabric: Pushes truck or roll of cloth into feeding position and sews end to leader cloth, using portable sewing machine. 2. Turns valve to admit steam into drying can. 3. Starts machine that passes …
1. Tends machine that spreads cloth from rope to open form and reels it preparatory to drying or other processing: Positions drum of roped cloth in front of machine. 2. Draws end of cloth from top of drum and ties or stitches end of cloth to cloth in machine. 3. …
1. Sets up and operates machine to print designs on materials, such as cloth, fiberglass, plastic sheeting, coated felt, or oilcloth: Turns handwheel to set pressure on printing rollers, according to specifications. 2. Turns screws to align register marks on printing rollers with register marks on machine, using allen wrench. …
1. Tends machine that measures cloth preparatory to or after dyeing and finishing: Threads cloth from supply truck, bale, or roll through feeder rollers, and laps end around takeup roll of machine or guides cloth through swing-folding attachment. 2. Turns knob to set yardage meter to zero. 3. Starts machine …
1. Examines cloth for knitting defects and rejects cloth not meeting specifications. 2. Measures cloth and sews thread marker into material to indicate length required by specifications. 3. Folds and ties inspected cloth with cord. 4. Records routing information on paper and attaches paper to cloth. 5. May mark knitting …
1. Classifies cloth into grades according to number of defects: Examines cloth for defects marked in previous inspection and determines whether corrections can be made to restore cloth to standard quality. 2. Cuts defects from cloth with scissors or routes cloth to mending, dyeing, or refinishing department for reprocessing. 3. …
1. Winds pile fabric onto frames to prevent crushing of pile during storage or shipment: Places frame on winding brackets of worktable. 2. Turns frame by hand and catches cloth selvages on hooks of frame, spacing cloth around frame in layers. 3. Bolts precut wooden slats to outside of frame, …
1. Folds cloth by hand to facilitate wrapping, packing, or further processing: Unreels cloth from bolt onto table. 2. Examines cloth for defects, such as faulty dyeing, printing, or finishing. 3. Folds fabric into halves, aligns edges, and matches pattern of fabric. 4. Laps cloth at specified intervals to fold …
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in finishing cloth, carpets, rugs, and other fabrics: Schedules finishing of cloth or carpeting according to color, width, and type of finish, to maintain efficient operation. 2. Selects standard formulas that meet customer specifications or uses knowledge of finish ingredients and application …
1. Feeds cloth into any of various textile finishing machines: Aligns trucks or rolls of cloth to be processed through machine according to priority, style, and width. 2. Positions truck of cloth at feed end of machine or mounts roll of cloth onto brackets at scray. 3. Sews end of …
1. Inspects finished or unfinished cloth for weaving or finishing defects, using power-driven examining frame: Pulls fabric over rollers, down over inspection board, and wraps cloth end around takeup beam or tube, or positions supply truck under swing-folding attachment. 2. Sets yardage clock at zero and presses button or pedal …
1. Examines finished cloth for defects, such as grease spots, tears, and variations in color, finish, and dimensions: Measures width of cloth with ruler to detect variations from customer and plant standards. 2. Turns through cloth folds or pulls cloth over inspection frame and feels and scans cloth to detect …
