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Drying-Machine Operator, Package Yarns

DOT Code: 581.685-026

Industry: textile
Alternate Titles: drier operator; kier drier; oven-drier tender; package drier; port drier

Tends machines that dry packages of dyed or bleached yarn by any of following methods: (1) Removes yarn packages from yarn stand and places them on drying-oven rack. Sets temperature control gauges according to specifications and pushes rack of yarn into drying oven. (2) Positions loaded yarn stand removed from dyeing machine over hot-air port, using power hoist. Sets controls to direct air through holes in yarn stand to dry yarn. (3) Loads stand of yarn into kier, using power hoist. Closes lid and tightens bolts, using wrench. Sets controls to circulate hot air through yarn. Removes dried yarn from drying machine, inspects packages for dyeing defects, and packs packages in cases for storage or shipment. May fasten case with metal band and truck case to warehouse.

GOE: 06.04.16 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77