Channeler, Insole
DOT Code: 690.685-086
Industry: boot & shoe
Alternate Titles: lock-stitch channeler; welt-insole channeler
Tends machine that cuts two parallel grooves near edge of insole prior to welting: Positions insole against machine guide. Depresses pedal to raise machine bed against cutting blades that cut grooves (channels) in insole. Adjusts lever to control width of cut, following work ticket. May turn handwheel to regulate speed of cutting blades. May tend machine to bevel outer edge of insole. May channel outsoles and be designated Channeler, Outsole (boot & shoe).
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77