Patch Worker
DOT Code: 790.684-018
Industry: tobacco
Alternate Titles: cigar patcher; patcher; reroller, hand
Repairs defective or damaged cigars: Examines rejected cigars for defects, such as holes, loose seams, color spots, and loose tucks. Cuts out color spots. Pastes piece of wrapper leaf of matching color on cigar to patch holes. Pastes loose seams together. Discards unrepairable cigars. May open rejected cigars to salvage tobacco [Reject Opener (tobacco)].
GOE: 06.04.28 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77