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Taper, Machine

DOT Code: 690.685-414

Industry: boot & shoe
Alternate Titles: stayer; taper

Tends machine that applies adhesive tape to reinforce seams of upper shoe parts: Positions part on machine roller. Turns dial to regulate temperature of machine heating element that softens adhesive surface of tape. Depresses pedals that raise part, activate roller, and apply tape. Moves lever to cut adhered tape or uses scissors. Replaces tape roll on machine. May be designated according to part taped as Seam Taper, Machine (boot & shoe); Top Taper, Machine (boot & shoe).

GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77