| Job Title |
Stiffener |
| Job Description |
Applies Sizing Solution, Such As Gelatin, Glue, Lacquer,
Paint, Or Shellac To Hat Or Hat Parts To Stiffen, Waterproof, Or
Impart Finish To Hat: Pours Premixed Solutions Into Container Or
Thins Solution, Following Work Order Specifications. Applies
Solution To Hat Or Hat Parts By Any Combination Of Following
Tasks. Brushes Or Sponges Solution Onto Articles; Dips Articles
Into Tub Of Solution; Sprays Solution Onto Article, Using Spray
Gun; Inserts Parts Between Solution-coated Rollers Of Machine.
Places Articles On Holder Of Machine That Spins Articles To
Remove Surplus Liquid. Hangs Articles On Pegs Or On Holders Of
Conveyor Belt That Carries Articles Through Drying Room To
Complete Drying And Stiffening Operation. May Be Designated
According To Hat Or Hat Part Stiffened As Brim Stiffener (hat &
Cap); Panama-hat Smearer (hat & Cap); Strawhat Sizer (hat &
Cap); Or According To Solution Used In Sizing Article As Lacquer
Sizer (hat & Cap); Varnisher (hat & Cap). When Reapplying Sizing
Solution To Article To Cover Thin Spots In Original Coating, May
Be Known As Retouching Operator (hat & Cap).
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