FOLDER, MACHINE

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Tends machine that forms plain and window envelopes from paper rolls or precut blanks: Loads stack of blanks into rack of feed mechanism or positions roll of paper on machine rack, using hoist, and threads paper (web) through machine. Starts machine and observes progress of blanks and web through cutting, gluing, folding, and drying units. Pushes button to stop machine in case of malfunction. Fans handful of envelopes to inspect them for quality of folding, sealing, and glue application, and packs them in boxes. Counts pack of envelopes periodically to verify accuracy of mechanical counter. Pours glue into machine container to replenish supply. Wipes or washes glue from machine at end of shift. May adjust glue applicator and drying and pressing rolls. May be designated according to type of machine tended as Plunger-Machine Operator (paper goods); Rotary-Envelope-Machine Operator (paper goods); Side-Seam-Envelope-Machine Operator (paper goods). May tend machine that forms envelopes used in cover of books (book pockets) and be designated Book-Pocket-Machine Operator (paper goods). (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 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 folds precemented edges of shoe parts, such as insoles, platforms, quarters, and vamps to strengthen and smooth edges: Positions part against guide and under presser foot and folding finger, or between rollers of machine. Releases pedal that lowers presser foot, starts machine, and guides part under presser foot and folding finger or between rollers to fold and press edges of part. May repair uneven folds by pressing with hot iron. Important variables may be indicated by trade name of machines used. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Anagrams: FOLDER, MACHINE

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