Crochet-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 685.682-010
Industry: knitting
Alternate Titles: crocheter
Operates machine to crochet trimmings on knitted garments: Selects spools of thread according to specifications, or color of garment, and mounts spools on holder of machine. Threads needle and yarn carrier or looper of machine. Depresses pedal to clamp edge of material under presser foot of machine. Starts machine and guides material under crocheting needle. Stops machine, turns handwheel to raise needle from garment, and cuts threads with scissors.
GOE: 06.02.06 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77