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Twisting-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 692.682-070

Industry: fabrication, nec

Sets up and operates twisting machine to twist wire around brush filling-material to make brushes: Fastens specified chuck in machine to accommodate diameter of wire. Turns screws to set stops on machine bed at specified distance from chuck to stop twisting action when wire is twisted to required length, using handtools and rule. Selects specified size of precut looped wire and places on machine bed with looped end over machine hitching post. Inserts straight ends of wire into machine chuck and tightens with hand wrench. Weighs out specified amount of horsehair, nylon, vegetable fibers or other brush material on scale. Distributes material evenly in brush area between ends of wire. Moves lever to start machine that twists wire around brush material. Stacks finished brush in storage bin.

GOE: 06.02.20 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77