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Needle Leader

DOT Code: 502.684-022

Industry: button & notion
Alternate Titles: needle molder

Casts needle or thread guide assemblies for use in knitting machines: Selects size and type of mold according to instructions. Positions needles or thread guides into mold slots with fingers and closes mold preparatory to casting process. Ladles molten lead into mold opening to form casting around parts. Removes assembly from mold, using pliers. Cuts excess lead from assembly and smooths rough edges, using knife, saw, and electric grinder. May align needles or thread guides, using gauges, hammer, and pliers.

GOE: 06.04.32 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77