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Blocker

DOT Code: 689.685-014

Industry: narrow fabrics; nonmet. min.

Tends blocker (winding) machine that winds narrow fabrics, such as tape or braid, into rolls: Moves flange into position on winding shaft to block (even) fabric as fabric winds onto shaft, or guides fabric onto shaft by hand. Depresses pedal to start and control speed of machine. Scans fabric for weaving defects, holes, and soils. Cuts out defects, using scissors. Secures end of roll with staple, gummed tape, or label. Records number of cuts in each roll. May press blocking stick against fabric to hold fabric firm during winding. May wind paper liner between layers of fabric. May tend machine equipped with traverse guide or wind lace onto spools and be designated Spooler (narrow fabrics; tex. prod., nec). May be designated according to material blocked as Ribbon Blocker (narrow fabrics); Tape Winder (narrow fabrics; nonmet. min.).

GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77