| Job Title |
Link-and-link-knitting-machine Operator |
| Job Description |
Sets Up And Operates Battery Of Automatic, Link-type
(jacquard) Knitting Machines To Knit Garments Of Specified
Pattern And Design: Places Chains That Control Operation Of
Machine On Machine Sprockets. Places Cones Of Yarn On Machine
Spindles And Threads End Of Yarn Through Machine Guides, Tension
Devices, And Needle Eyes. Turns Screws To Set Carrier Stops And
Adjust Stroke Of Yarn Carrier. Pushes Lever To Separate Needle
Plates Of Machine And Hooks Stitches Of Knitted Piece Of Fabric
Onto Needles To Serve As Base For Knitting. Starts Machine And
Observes Operation To Detect Defective Knitting. Ties Ends Of
Broken Yarn With Weaver's Knot. Separates Needle Plates And
Removes Finished Fabric From Machine.
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