| Job Title |
Tucking-machine Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Sewing Machine Equipped With Tucking Attachment To
Fold And Sew Uniform Or Graduated Decorative Tucks In Products,
Such As Decorative Cloth Fabrics And Hats And Caps: Turns Screws
To Adjust Tension Of Thread, Length Of Stitch, And Spacing And
Width Of Tucks. Places Material Over Adjustable Guide Blade And
Swings Blade Into Position Against Needle Or Moves Lever To
Lower Presser Foot With Attached Tucking Device And Folds
Material Over Tucking Device And Against Guide Beneath Needle.
Moves Lever To Lock Presser Foot And Tucking Device Onto
Material. Trims Excess Material And Thread From Tucked Article,
Using Blade Attached To Machine Or Scissors. When Sewing
Graduated Tucks, Attaches Specified Cam To Machine To Control
Progressive Size Change In Tucks. May Sew Lace Or Braid Into
Seam Of Tuck. When Operating Machine With Attachment That Feeds
Gimp Under Fabric To Form Round, Puffed Tucks, Is Designated Air
Tucker (tex. Prod., Nec). Performs Duties As Described Under
Sewing-machine Operator, Regular Equipment (any Industry) Master
Title.
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