Pinking-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 692.685-130
Industry: button & notion
Tends automatic machine that cuts continuous chain of slide fasteners (zippers) into individual units of preset length with serrated tape ends: Threads end of chain from supply carton through guides and feeding mechanism to cutting die. Starts machine and picks cut piece from discharge rail. Examines zippers for ragged pinking, short or long tape ends, stops, malformed filament, and sewing defects. Stacks pieces in machine tray and verifies length against previously cut piece. Pulls chain from carton by hand to prevent jamming of machine.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: S GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77