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Bias-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 690.682-022

Industry: rubber tire
Alternate Titles: bias-cutting-machine operator; ply cutter

Operates machine to cut rubberized (calendered) fabric on bias for use as plies or other components in tire construction: Turns thumbscrew or setscrew to adjust measuring arm, protractor, and liner roll to feed and cut fabric according to specified width and angle of bias. Pulls fabric from roll mounted on letoff rack, inserts through liner roll, and positions under knife on bias-machine table. Starts machine and adjusts speed of feed and cutting action. Starts conveyor that carries material to Splicer (rubber tire). Measures plies to verify width and angle, using ruler and protractor. May be designated according to purpose of fabric cut as Band-Bias-Machine Operator (rubber tire); or type of machine as Bias-Cutting-Machine Operator, Vertical (rubber tire).

GOE: 06.02.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77