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Occupations | Tends one of various pressing machines that join precemented shoe parts, performing any of following tasks: Turns setscrew that adjusts distance between pressure rollers, feeds aligned parts between rollers, and observes joining of parts. Positions parts on machine bed and depresses pedal that forces heated presser head against parts to join them. Moves lever that adjusts contour of pad on lower jaw of machine or changes pad, following contour of parts to be joined. Positions parts on pad and depresses pedal that closes jaws to join parts. Positions cemented parts on shoe and places shoe in oven to soften cement. Positions shoe parts on bed of machine and moves lever to start machine that presses and cements parts. May bound toe and shank area of shoe to improve adhesion or waterproofing strip to inner and outer sole parts, using hammer. May brush solvent on precemented parts to soften cement prior to joining parts. May apply cement to parts. May be designated according to parts joined as Insole Coverer (boot & shoe); Insole-Lip Turner (boot & shoe); Platform Presser (boot & shoe); Sole Layer (boot & shoe). May tend machine that uses conveyor-carried air inflated pads to join precemented parts and be designated Compo-Conveyor Operator (boot & shoe). May be designated: Heel Layer (boot & shoe); Insole Taper (boot & shoe); Open-Shank Coverer (boot & shoe); Welt-Sole Layer (boot & shoe). (references) |
| Sets up and operates machine to automatically fold, slit, and score printed sheets into signatures for binding: Examines work order to determine setup specifications or inserts sample sheet in machine and sets guides to edge of sheet. Adjusts air blasts on feeder to regulate amount of air separating sheets of paper to provide continuous flow of paper through machine. Adjusts conveyor blades or knurled rollers to feed sheet into folding rollers. Turns screws to regulate tension of creasing blades and folding rollers according to thickness of paper and size and number of folds specified, using handtools. Sets slitting knives to slit sheets as specified. Stacks sheets to be folded on conveyor belt of automatic feed. Presses button to activate machine and observes machine operation. Adjusts machine during production run as required. May operate two or more machines. May jog, stack, band, and box folded sheets. (references) | |
| Tends machine that stretches and sets circular knitted cloth (knit tubing) to uniform width: Turns screws to adjust width of spreader according to specifications. Turns valves to admit steam into steam box that sets stretched cloth. Threads cloth over feed and guide rollers, around spreader, through steam box, and between pressure rolls, and wraps end of cloth around $T3takeup roll$T1 or guides end through $T3swing-folding attachment.$T1 Starts machine and observes flow of cloth to detect cloth defects, such as dirt, dye streaks, and holes. Cuts defects from cloth, using shears. Measures width of calendered cloth with hand rule. Cuts calendered cloth with shears or automatic cutter attached to machine and doffs rolls of cloth from machine. May lower top pressure roller to press cloth. May attach identification tag to end of cloth bolt. May tend calender fed from rolls, handtruck, or another machine. (references) | |
| Tends machines that automatically cut continuous rolls of paper into sheets of specified length, and fold and interlock them to form paper towels, toilet tissue, and napkins for dispensers or to package: Threads paper from parent roll through rollers and guides and tapes end to that of previous roll. Installs embossing rolls, and adjusts tucker, gripper, and feed rolls according to grade of paper and work order. Starts machine and observes operation to ensure uniform dispensing of glue, cutting, perforating, and folding of product. Lubricates machine and makes minor repairs, using handtools. May be designated according to type of machine as Double-Fold-Machine Operator (paper goods); Single-Fold-Machine Operator (paper goods); or according to article folded as Folded-Towel-Machine Operator (paper goods); Napkin-Machine Operator (paper goods). (references) | |
| Tends machine that folds and presses garment parts, such as collar bands, pockets, and pocket flaps, to shape and prepare parts for sewing, using either of following methods: (1) Positions part in heated die on bed of machine. Depresses pedal to start machine that automatically lowers upper die onto garment part and into lower die, releases steam from lower die, and moves horizontally sliding plates over edges of part to fold and press part. (2) Inserts edges of garment part through folding device and guides folded edges between heated pressing rollers. May be designated according to part creased as Collar-Band Creaser (garment); Cuff Creaser (garment); Pocket Creaser (garment; knitting); Pocket-Flap-Creasing-Machine Operator (garment); Shirt Creaser (garment). (references) | |
| Tends machine that folds cloth into uniform lengths preparatory to inspecting, wrapping, or packing: Pushes roll of cloth onto machine brackets and threads cloth through feed rollers, over and under tension rollers, and through slot of folding bar. Inserts end of cloth under clamps on machine tables and sets yardage clock at zero. Starts machine and observes folding to detect seams in cloth. Stops machine and ravels seams with fingers. Depresses pedal to raise clamps, releasing cut of cloth, and removes cloth from machine. Records yardage on production ticket and attaches ticket to cloth. May count folds to determine yardage in each cut of cloth. May be designated according to material folded as Silk Folder (textile). (references) | |
| Tends machine that smooths and folds knitted tubing as tubing unwinds from rolls: Puts roll of tubing on turning rod of machine. Threads end of tubing over supporting rolls of machine, through steam rolls, and through feed rolls which pull tubing over spreader and through steam rolls. Turns crank to adjust height of folding table located under rolls. Starts machine and observes as tubing travels through rolls which move back and forth on carriage and deposit tubing in folds onto table. Removes folded tubing from table and places tubing in boxes. May weigh tubing and record weight. (references) | |
| Examines cloth for weaving or finishing defects, using $T3hooker machine$T1 that folds cloth into yard lengths: Pushes roll of cloth onto machine brackets and threads cloth through feed rollers, over and under tension rollers, through slot of folding bar, and inserts end of cloth under clamps on machine table. Turns knob to set yardage counter or counts folds to determine yardage of cloth inspected. Depresses pedal to raise clamp, releasing cut of cloth, and removes cloth from machine. May complete folding of cloth by hand. (references) | |
| Feeds laundered towels, pillowcases, and napkins onto feeder conveyor of machine that folds, stacks, and counts flatwork: Sorts items on feedstacks according to size. Lays aside stained articles for separate feeding and ticketing. Adjusts position of gear lever to regulate speed of machine. Removes jammed articles from machine. May unload rack and transfer stacks of folded napkins to be bundled to tying machine. (references) | |
| Tends machine that folds advertising literature, forms, letters, or other paper sheets: Turns indicator knobs to adjust folding rollers, side guides, and stops, according to specified size and number of folds. Starts machine and feeds paper sheets between folding rollers. Removes folded sheets. May place folded sheets into envelopes preparatory to mailing. (references) | |
| Tends machine that folds precemented edges of leather handbag, wallet, coin purse, or key case parts to strengthen and smooth edges: Positions part, such as gusset or zipper lining, against machine guide and under presser foot. Depresses pedal to move part edge against folding bar of machine that forms folded edge. (references) | |
| Feeds machine that folds and presses pieces or strips of precut material, such as leather or fabric, to form hatbands or sweatbands. Feeds end of material under machine feed guide, into folding device, and between heated rollers to crease folded edges of material. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)46 4F 4C 44 49 4E 47 2D 4D 41 43 48 49 4E 45 4F 50 45 52 41 54 4F 52 |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01000110 01001111 01001100 01000100 01001001 01001110 01000111 00101101 01001101 01000001 01000011 01001000 01001001 01001110 01000101 00100000 01001111 01010000 01000101 01010010 01000001 01010100 01001111 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)F O L D I N G - M A C H I N E   O P E R A T O R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0046 004F 004C 0044 0049 004E 0047 002D 004D 0041 0043 0048 0049 004E 0045 004F 0050 0045 0052 0041 0054 004F 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)40494638434841154735374243483924950395235544952 |
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