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Stitcher, Tape-Controlled Machine

DOT Code: 690.685-494

Industry: boot & shoe

Tends battery of automatic stitching machines that stitch decorative designs on shoe parts, according to instructions encoded on tape cassettes: Receives bundles of shoe parts with tags that identify instruction cassette and style and color of thread to be used in stitching shoe parts. Places specified spools of thread on spindle of each machine, draws thread through machine guides and needles, and inserts prewound bobbin in shuttle. Positions shoe parts, such as upper or vamp, on holding device of machines, and depresses machine clamps to secure parts on device for stitching. Selects and inserts specified cassette in console of stitching machine, and presses buttons to activate machines that automatically stitch design according to encoded instructions on cassette. Removes shoe parts and examines design to verify conformance to specification.

GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 86