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Hooking-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 580.685-034

Industry: textile

Tends machine that tightens twist in skeins of dyed thread: Opens and examines skeins of thread to ensure that thread matches specifications of work order. Hooks one end of skein to upper hook of machine and hooks other end to lower hook on movable beam of machine. Releases clutch that lowers beam and stretches skein. Turns crank that rotates beam and twists skein. Feels skein to determine if twist has been tightened as specified.

GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77