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Trimmers, winders, cutters, operators, examiners, reclaimers, and operators' role and job responsibilities have been defined on this page.
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| BAND-SAW OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-090
Tends bandsaw that cuts or slots sheets of paperboard for box blanks or partitions: Reads work order for specifications of box blanks, partitions, or pads. Stacks sheets of paperboard on work surface of bandsaw, squares edges of sheets, and fastens sheets together, using clamps. Marks top sheet of stack according to specifications, using ruler and marking pencil. Presses button to activate bandsaw, and pushes stacks of paperboard against blade, following markings on top sheet to cut out box blanks, partitions, or pads. Places box blanks, partitions, or pads on pallets for further processing.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 86 |
| BOOK TRIMMER alternate titles: bindery operator |
CODE: 640.685-010
Multiple-knife-edge-trimmer operator; shearing-machine operator; trimmer operator, three knife Tends paper-cutting machine that cuts edges of bound and unbound books, periodicals, catalogs, and directories to specified size for binding and rebinding: Reads instructions on worksheet to ascertain machine setting requirements. Inserts or replaces knives in trimmer and adjusts guides to trim head (top), tail (bottom), and fore (front) edges of book to specified dimensions, and locks sections in place. Starts machine for test run, and examines finished book body to ensure finished sample meets job order specifications and book body sample. Loads book bodies into feed receptacle of machine. Starts machine and observes operation. Examines book bodies to ensure specifications are met. Observes operation of machine during production run. Stops machine when machine malfunctions and adjusts knives and guides as required. Replenishes supply of book bodies periodically. May tend manually operated trimmer, jogging book bodies to align edges and placing book body against three sections of guide in turn to trim three edges of book. Depresses treadle or lever to clamp cut edges at each position. May be required to watch for colored markers between pages that indicate narrow margins and foldouts when positioning edges of book bodies against guides. May stack books as they are trimmed. May operate cutter to cut cardboard, paper, or book covers to specified size. May push cart stacked with books to next work station.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 89 |
| BOOK-JACKET-COVER-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-014
Tends machine that combines paper and plastic film to be used as jacket covers for books: Mounts rolls of paper and plastic film on machine holders, using hoist, and installs roll of adhesive tape on either side of machine. Splices ends of paper, plastic, and tape to ends of previous rolls. Changes rubber stamps on printing roll to print specified data, fills inkpot and glue reservoir, and adjusts forming bar and makes other machine alterations to conform to size specifications. Starts machine, gradually increasing speed by depressing foot lever, and observes machine operation as machine glues paper and plastic film together, cuts it to size, and tapes edges. Measures width and length of finished covers and adjusts machine to obtain specified size. Replenishes stock, clears jams, and makes operating adjustments as required.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77 |
| CARBON-PAPER INTERLEAFER alternate titles: winder |
CODE: 640.685-018
Tends machine that interleafs rolls of carbon and copy paper and winds interleafed paper into rolls of specified length: Reads work order to determine size and type carbon and copy paper to be processed. Places specified rolls of paper on machine spindles, using chain hoist. Threads ends of rolls through feed rollers and paper guides, under edge trimming knives, and laps ends around takeup spindle core. Adjusts paper guides and tension controls, using wrench. Starts machine and observes machine operation to detect wrinkling of paper and uneven winding. Reads footage counter and stops machine when specified footage is wound. Cuts interleafed paper, using knife, and removes roll from machine, using chain hoist. Records size and number of rolls processed on work order.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| COMB-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-022
Tends one or more machines that cut bookmatch combs (blanks) from cardboard rolls: Fastens metal hub to center opening of cardboard roll with handtools and inserts turning shaft in hub. Pushes roll onto let-off rack. Threads cardboard strip into machine through guide and pressure rolls. Adjusts circular cutting knives that slit cardboard to specified width. Turns handwheel to move cutter and punch section of machine forward on track to feed combs into dip conveyor. Starts machine to process combs. Inspects combs for defects, such as insufficient punch pressure and spread, noncuts, and improper width. Adjusts machine with handtools to correct defects.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77 |
| CONVOLUTE-TUBE WINDER |
CODE: 640.682-010
Sets up and operates machine to form convolute tubes used for fiber cans or containers: Installs and adjusts winding mandrel, gluing and labeling attachments, and slitting and cutting knives, using handtools. Places roll of paper on machine feedrack and threads paper through gluing, coating, and slitting rollers. Fills glue and paraffin reservoirs, and loads stacks of labels in labeling device or adjusts feeding mechanism. Sets paper feeding timer for specified number of turns. Starts machine and turns wheels and dials to regulate tension on pressure rolls, speed of gluing and coating rollers, temperature of paraffin reservoir, and machine feed speed. Examines cut-labeled tubes for defects, such as misplaced or wrinkled labels, uneven or excessive glue and paraffin distribution, and uneven winding of paper strips. May cut labels to specified dimensions, using hand or powered paper cutter. May attach threading or forming fixture to machine that thread end of tube or shape it into box form.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77 |
| CORE WINDING OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.682-014
Controls section of paper machine to wind paper onto core to make jumbo roll of specified dimensions: Positions empty core on machine carriage and tightens support clamps, using hoist and wrench. Tears continuous sheet, using compressed airhose, when roll is filled and blows free end around revolving empty core to start new roll. Removes full roll from machine with hoist. Turns handwheel to regulate tension on paper being wound on new roll. Examines sheet for defects, such as dirt, slime spots, holes, and wrinkles, and marks defective portions with chalk. Periodically runs hand along winding roll of paper to test for tension and to feel for soft spots and lumps. Cleans lint from calender rolls, using hand scraper and cloth.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L3 SVP: 5 DLU: 78 |
| CORNER CUTTER alternate titles: corner-cutter-machine operator |
CODE: 640.685-030
Operates machine that cuts V-or-L-shape pieces from corners of scored cardboard blanks to facilitate folding and forming boxes or from corners of paper sheets used for covering boxes: Turns wheel to adjust angle and position of guides on machine according to size of sheet or blank and cutting instructions. Positions single or multiple blanks or sheets against guides and depresses pedal to lower blade that cuts out corners. Turns stock to bring each corner into position for cutting and cuts specified number of corners. May be designated according to type of machine used as Double-Corner Cutter (paper goods); Single-Corner Cutter (paper goods).
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 79 |
| CUT-OFF-MACHINE OPERATOR alternate titles: paper-tube cutter; paper-tube |
CODE: 640.685-034
Sawyer; trimming-machine operator; tube cutter Tends cutting machine that cuts paper tubing to specified lengths: Mounts mandrel of specified size to chuck of machine. Spaces cutters along supporting shaft, using measuring device and wrenches. Adjusts height to which shaft is raised when pedal is depressed to prevent turning knife blades from cutting into mandrel. Slides long tube over mandrel, depresses pedal to raise blades that cut tube to lengths, and removes pieces from mandrel. May tend machine equipped with saw blade to cut tubes.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 87 |
| CUTTING-MACHINE OPERATOR alternate titles: cutter operator; finishing |
CODE: 640.682-018
Machine operator; paper cutter Sets up and operates machine to cut paper stock and glue from spine of book bodies preparatory to printing, binding, and rebinding: Reviews job sample containing dimensions or specifications to determine page sequence, kind of fold, size of sheet, and amount to trim from spine of book body. Measures from edge of page, using scale, and types instructions on keyboard of computer, pushes buttons to activate computer program, or manually sets cutting guides, clamps, and knives, using wrench, to cut paper or spine to prescribed dimensions. Places book body or stack of paper sheets on bed of machine, rolling or folding oversized sheets as necessary. Fans edges of sheets to prevent adherence of pages. Aligns edges by tapping against paper guide, using hand or stick, to ensure square, true edges. Pushes button, types instructions on keyboard, or pulls lever to activate knife and removes trimming preparatory to next cut. Examines cut stock and spine of book body for trimming imperfections, such as ragged edges and incomplete cuts, and to verify that sheets are cut square and to specified size or cut marks. Removes sheets or book body from machine and stacks on skid. Lubricates machine, changes dull knives, and performs running repairs as needed. Jogs book bodies to align edge or edges against back section of guide or three sections of guide in turn to trim spine (back) or head (top), tail (bottom), and fore (front), pressing buttons or depressing pedal to clamp cut edges at each position [BOOK TRIMMER (print. & pub.) 640.685-010].
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 89 |
| PANEL-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-038
Tends machines that cut edges, flaps, notches, or openings in envelope blanks or envelopes: Positions envelope blanks or envelopes on machine table against guides and stops. Depresses pedal or moves lever to lower ram which forces cutting die through stock to cut edges, flaps, notches, or openings.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| PANEL-MACHINE SETTER |
CODE: 640.360-010
Sets up machine that cuts edges, flaps, notches, or openings in envelope blanks or envelopes: Bolts specified cutting die onto machine ram, using handtools. Turns handwheel to adjust stroke of ram according to depth of die. Turns setscrews to adjust machine guides and stops to accommodate specified size paper stock, using rule and screwdriver. Operates machine for trial run and compares first piece with sample to verify accuracy of machine setup.
GOE: 06.01.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 6 DLU: 77 |
| PAPER CUTTER alternate titles: cutting-machine operator |
CODE: 640.565-010
Paper-cutting-machine operator; stamp cutter Cuts, stores, and issues revenue stamps and labels: Turns hand screws on paper-cutting tool to tighten paper guide that holds sheets of stamps or labels in position. Pulls knife down by hand or steps on treadle that lowers knife to cut sheets. Sharpens knife by rubbing it with abrasive stone. Records number of sheets cut and sequence of serial numbers of revenue stamps. Stocks cut revenue stamps and labels, and issues them on request.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| PAPER-CORE-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-042
Tends machine that winds and seals layers of paper tape around form to make cores for transformer coils: Mounts rolls of glued paper tape in core machine holders. Fills glue moistener reservoir. Turns setscrew and adjusts machine at specified angle for spiral winding. Mounts core form on chuck of machine and wraps end of tape around form. Starts machine that spirally winds and seals layers of paper tape around form and cuts tape when required length is reached. Removes completed cores from machine to stock bins. May oil machine.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| PAPER-REEL OPERATOR alternate titles: cord-reel operator; paper reeler |
CODE: 640.685-046
Reel cutter; reel operator; sheeter Tends machine that winds paper or twisted paper cord from rolls onto adjustable reel and cuts it into specified lengths: Fastens roll of paper or cord into shaft supports. Wraps tape measure around reel and turns handcrank to move horizontal bars in or out to adjust circumference of reel. Removes tape and wraps paper or cord around horizontal bar of reel and secures in place with hooks. Depresses lever or throws switch to start reel, winding paper or cord from roll for specified number of revolutions. Stops machine and cuts through layers of paper or cord along groove in horizontal bar of reel with knife to make individual sheets of paper or pieces of cord. Removes paper from reel to handtruck. Ties cord into bundles. May wrap sheets of paper into bundles preparatory to shipping.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77 |
| PROCESS-MACHINE OPERATOR alternate titles: gummed-tape-press operator |
CODE: 640.685-050
Tends machine that automatically removes excess curl from gummed or treated paper for winding into rolls: Lifts and positions parent roll of paper on machine support, using hoist. Threads paper through horizontal rollers and guides, over diagonal rollers, and fastens to core on rewind stand. Starts machine, observes operation, and adjusts diagonal and tension rollers according to type of paper processed, using handtools.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77 |
| REELER |
CODE: 640.685-054
Tends machine that rolls printed wallpaper into reels for further processing: Slides cardboard cylinder over windup shaft and locks shaft in machine, using wrench. Threads wallpaper through machine and onto cardboard cylinder. Starts machine and observes winding until windup shaft is loaded. Rolls completed reel of wallpaper to storage area. May be identified according to type of machine operated.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| REWINDER OPERATOR alternate titles: pony winder; rewinder; roll winder |
CODE: 640.685-058
Tends machine that winds paper from one roll to another to form compact rolls of specified footage or diameter prior to cutting: Threads end of parent roll into feeding mechanism of machine and adjusts friction brake by hand to maintain tension of paper. Slides rewind cores (tubes) on shafts and starts machine. Verifies perforations, size, and alignment of rewind rolls. Adjusts machine, using handtools. Removes wound roll from shaft and places it on conveyor. May cut defects from paper and splice cut ends together, using tape.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 78 |
| RIBBON-HANKING-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.385-010
Tends machine that winds specified lengths of paper ribbon into hanks: Threads ribbon through guides of worktable and hanking machine, fastening end in jaws of machine holder. Starts machine that winds specified yardage over spindle arms to form hank and examines ribbon for missing threads, tears, defective design, or other imperfections. Stops machine and folds seal on creased lines around center of hank to hold ribbon together and prevent unwinding. Removes ribbon from holder, positions it under blade, and releases handle to cut ribbon and hold other end for hanking. Slides hank from spindle arms, packs it in cardboard cartons in specified manner, and inserts identification slip. Adjusts cutting blade and guides to accommodate different widths of ribbon.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| ROLL EXAMINER |
CODE: 640.687-010
Examines paper winding on reel for defects, such as spots, holes, and wrinkles, and inserts strip of paper in roll to flag defects for removal at cutting and rewinding machine.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| ROLL RECLAIMER |
CODE: 640.685-062
Tends machine that reprocesses rolls of toilet tissue that do not conform to specifications: Places loosely wound rolls on power-driven spindle which rotates core of roll to tighten paper, or unwinds paper from core for salvage. Glues ends of roll to that of incomplete roll and winds it to specified size. Tears damaged tissue from rolls and splices ends. Holds sandpaper against rotating roll to smooth ends of roll.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| ROLLING-MACHINE OPERATOR alternate titles: embossing-machine-operator |
CODE: 640.685-070
Helper; wallpaper-embosser helper Tends machine that winds and cuts wallpaper into rolls of specified lengths: Adjusts guides to accommodate wallpaper of various widths, using wrench. Threads wallpaper through machine and starts machine. Observes wallpaper for tears as it is automatically rolled and cut. Lifts rolls of wallpaper from discharge end of machine and places specified number of rolls into boxes or ties rolls into bundles. May tend embossing machine that imprints paper for rough or textured effect.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| ROTARY-CUTTER FEEDER |
CODE: 640.686-010
Performs any combination of following tasks in slitting paper: Places shaft in core of paper roll, using jack lift. Lifts roll onto feed cutter rack, using hoist, and fastens collars on shaft with wrench to secure roll in position. Positions layboy guide stops and stacking paddles to facilitate aligning and stacking sheets, using rule and wrench. May place skids under layboy and remove full skids, using jacklift truck.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| ROUND-CORNER-CUTTER OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-074
Tends machine that cuts round corners on paper goods and printed products, such as notebook paper, tablets, pamphlets, and booklets: Reads job ticket to determine number of items to be processed and number and designation of corners to be rounded. Adjusts rounding dies to specified settings, using handtool. Removes stacks of printed products or precounted paper from supply skid and positions and aligns paper, pamphlets, or booklets against guides and backstop of machine. Depresses pedal to activate machine that automatically clamps product onto machine bed and lowers rounding-die that cuts round corners in product. Removes finished products from machine and stacks products on table or pallet. May tend drill-punch machine to drill holes in paper [DRILL-PUNCH OPERATOR (paper goods; print. & pub.) 649.685-034]. May wrap and label stacks of processed paper [PACKAGER, HAND (any industry) 920.587-018]. May tend machine that automatically wraps and heat shrinks plastic film around product [PACKAGER, MACHINE (any industry) 920.685-078]. May sew gathered and collated signatures by hand to form book [STITCHER, HAND (print. & pub.) 977.684-022].
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 89 |
| SLOTTER OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-078
Tends machine that cuts slots in paperboard carton and partition blanks: Adjusts slotting and cutting knives in machine according to work order, using measuring tape and wrenches. Loads blanks into machine feed hopper and starts machine. Removes and stacks slotted blanks on pallets for bundling or forming.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M2 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77 |
| SLOTTER-OPERATOR HELPER alternate titles: partition-slotter helper |
CODE: 640.686-014
Assists SLOTTER OPERATOR (paper goods) to operate machine that cuts slots in paperboard carton and partition blanks. Removes slotted blanks from discharge end of machine and stacks them on pallets. Marks stacks with identifying information. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.26 STRENGTH: M GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
| SPIRAL-TUBE WINDER alternate titles: winder |
CODE: 640.682-022
Sets up and operates machine to wind continuous strips of paper or cardboard into tubes of specified dimensions and cut tubing to length to form fiber cans, containers, or cores for paper rolls: Installs and adjusts forming mandrels and cutting saw on machine, using handtools. Loads rolls of paper or cardboard on machine feedrack and locks them in place with clamps. Threads paper or cardboard through tension and gluing rollers, fills glue reservoirs, and sets thermostatic control to regulate temperatures of glue. Starts machine and turns wheels to adjust tension on pressure rollers and to synchronize speed of traveling cutoff saw with machine feed speed. Observes tubing for excess glue and open seams and adjusts machine to alter glue deposit and degree of spiral. Removes finished cores and stacks or places them on conveyor for transfer to other work areas. May be designated according to type of product wound as Coremaker (paper goods).
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 87 |
| SPIRAL-TUBE-WINDER HELPER alternate titles: spiral-winding-machine helper |
CODE: 640.687-014
Winder helper Assists SPIRAL-TUBE WINDER (paper goods) 640.682-022 to fabricate paper cores or tubes: Inspects tubes, ejected from winding machine, for defects, such as excess glue and open seams. Wraps cord around specified number of tubes and ties tubes into bundles. Loads tubes on truck or stacks them on floor. Mounts new reels of paper on machine spindle, using hoist, assists in installing cutting saw and other machine parts, and fills glue reservoir. Performs other duties as described under HELPER (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.04.26 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 78 |
| SUPERVISOR, COREMAKER |
CODE: 640.132-010
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating machines to spiral-wind continuous cardboard strips to make cores for paper rolls: Orders type of paper and glue to be used, number of strips to be wound, and machine changes required to meet production requirements. Inspects cores for specified length, diameter, and solidity, using rule, calipers, and breakage tester. Directs machine operator in changing speed of traveling cut-off saw, adjusting tension on paper strips, and changing adhesives. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title.
GOE: 06.02.04 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 78 |
| TIGHTENING-MACHINE OPERATOR |
CODE: 640.685-082
Tends equipment that tightens loosely coiled fly-catcher tape enclosed in tubes: Pushes loaded tape into revolving tapered steel arbor, fastened to drill press spindle, that winds tape into tight circle. Places tubes on tray for capping by other workers.
GOE: 06.04.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77 |
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