1. Tends machine that cuts cloth into specified lengths, prints information, such as brand name, contents, and weight on lengths, and folds lengths for use in making bags: Turns dial to specified length number or changes gears with wrench to obtain specified length of cut. 2. Fits crimped edges of …
1. Inspects for defects and cuts tubular knit plastic mesh used to fabricate scouring pads: Mounts roll of mesh onto turntable spindle. 2. Pulls end of mesh across table to align cutting guide thread with mark on table. 3. Pulls handle of hinged knife blade to cut mesh to specified …
1. Cuts and folds continuous pulpwood sheet into laps as it emerges from wet-machine cutter rolls, using lap cutter or power-cutting bar. 2. Piles laps on rack truck or conveyor for transfer to hydraulic press, inserting wire-mesh screen between each lap. 3. May compress pile of laps in hydraulic press …
1. Tends machine that cuts materials, such as braid, cardboard, cloth, felt, leather, ribbon, roofing paper, strands of wire, or tape to specified dimensions, by any of following methods: Spaces guide or stop gauge along calibrated scale of cutting table according to length of cut specified and tightens setscrew to …
1. Cuts narrow material, such as buckram, elastic, labels, lace, or ribbon to specified length with scissors or knife, using either of following methods: Unrolls material from spool or bolt along calibrated scale on cutting table or measures material with ruler and cuts material into lengths, using scissors. 2. Winds …
1. Cuts out, shapes, or trims material or articles, such as canvas goods, garment parts, hats and caps, house furnishings, or knit goods, to facilitate subsequent operations, using scissors or knife: Unrolls and lays out material along calibrated scale on cutting table or measures material with ruler and cuts material …
1. Performs any combination of following tasks to cut gaskets, diaphragms, or parts for hydraulic valves, radios, airplane deicers, and footwear from rubber sheeting, uncured rubber slabs, plastic, or cork: Mounts sheeting roll in letoff rack by hand or with hoist and pulls sheeting from roll or positions material on …
1. Operates machine to wind plastic material onto reel and cut wound material into lengths for use in making articles, such as curtains, draperies, and table covers: Positions roll of plastic material on machine brackets, threads end of material through tension rollers, and clamps or tapes material to rod on …
1. Tends automatic or semiautomatic machines that cut processed film or prints into single or multiple units: Examines film or print roll to determine size, number of cuts required, and type machine to use. 2. Turns setscrews to adjust machine guides to roll width and sets density meter on automatic …
1. Tends machine that simultaneously trims leather shoe parts to size, punches perforations, and marks stitching outline: Bolts specified die to ram or bed of machine, using wrench. 2. Brushes ink on roller which marks stitch outline on part. 3. Positions part on machine and presses pedal to start machine. …
1. Tends machine equipped with multiple abrasive blades that cuts asbestos-cement pipe into blanks in manufacture of pipe couplings: Adjusts and spaces abrasive blades to cut pipe to specified lengths, using wrench. 2. Turns crank to set hydraulic lifters that automatically raise blades that cut pipe. 3. Measures diameter of …
1. Tends machine that cuts leather into strips for power-transmission belting, dress belts, or boot laces: Scribes line along edge of tanned hide, using ruler, chalk, or pencil. 2. Cuts leather along ruled line to square edge, using knife. 3. Turns screws to adjust machine guide to specified width. 4. …
1. Sets up and operates battery of one or more types of printing presses to print identifying data on paper sheets that are wound into tubes for shotgun shells: Places type block on press bed, arranges wooden blocks to hold it in desired position, and locks them in place by …
1. Tends battery of machines that cut and fold knit tubing for use as cuffs on gloves: Pushes box of knit tubing from storage to machine, using handtruck. 2. Turns screws on cams that control speed and motion of cutting blade and feeding mechanism to cut tubing to specified length, …
1. Tends machine that stacks and binds cured concrete blocks into packages of specified dimensions for shipping: Places strapping tape on machine feed spindles and threads tape through guides and rollers of machine. 2. Presses buttons to activate conveyor that positions blocks under binding mechanism of machine, and flips switch …
1. Operates machines to recover cryolite from scrap potlining: Sets mill gauge to specified feed rate and adjusts air volume, according to screen analysis from laboratory. 2. Sets hearth rheostats and heat controller to specified temperature, and turns valves to adjust rate of flow of steam and oil to burners. …
1. Tends machine that inserts and glues cork, paper, plastic, or aluminum foil in bottlecap shells: Pours glue into pot. 2. Turns valves to adjust gas flame for heating glue and to regulate flow of glue into machine. 3. Mounts roll of lining material on machine spindle and starts machine. …
1. Stacks glued crossbands alternately with core stock to assemble plywood panels for bonding, working as member of team: Grasps glue-coated crossbands as they emerge from glue spreader and places them cross-grained between back sheet, core stock, and face sheet placed by VENEER-STOCK LAYER until specified ply is obtained. 2. …
1. Tends machine that crimps synthetic fibers to increase bulk and resiliency and to facilitate blending with natural fibers: Turns valves to regulate heat and to control pressure of feed rollers and V-shaped stuffing box according to specifications. 2. Starts machine and feeds sliver between rollers that force fibers through …
1. Feeds uncured rubber goods or garments, such as baby pants, through rollers or roller-cutter that crimp or fold over and press edges to reinforce article, or seal edges together and cut off excess material. 2. May simultaneously feed binding tape between rollers that crimp tape to garment edges.
1. Assists CREPING-MACHINE OPERATOR in forming crepe paper: Trucks paper rolls to machine and storage areas. 2. Weighs finished rolls and cleans working area. 3. Performs other duties as described under HELPER Master Title.
1. Operates machine to crinkle smooth-surfaced paper to form crepe paper: Mounts stock roll on machine, using chain hoist. 2. Regulates flow of glue or laminate to pans and steam to drying cylinders. 3. Starts machine and threads sheet through glue pan, feed rolls, creping roll and blade, rolls that …
1. Tends one or more cracking and fanning machines that shell and crack cocoa beans and separate shells from nibs preparatory to further processing: Starts machine rollers and blowers that shell and crack beans and starts conveyors that carry off shells and transfer nibs to treating drum. 2. Turns handwheels …
1. Operates machine to roll dough into sheets and to form crackers or cookies, preparatory to baking: Turns crank to adjust space between rollers. 2. Selects and installs stamping or extruding die unit in machine, using wrench. 3. Pushes trough of dough to machine and shovels dough into hopper or …
1. Tends equipment that permanently fixes warp and filling threads in woolen and worsted cloth to prevent uneven shrinkage during subsequent processing: Sews end of cloth to leader, using portable sewing machine, or threads cloth between rollers and through vats. 2. Wraps end of cloth around takeup roll or guides …
