STITCHER OPERATOR

Domain	Definition
Occupations	Sets up and operates machine to automatically gather, stitch, and trim folded signatures or flat sheets of paper to form paperbound books, magazines, pamphlets, catalogs, or booklets: Examines work order to determine work instructions. Adjusts feeder pockets to size of folded signatures or flat sheets. Adjusts air pressure pump to separate sheets. Sets stitchers for specified length and thickness of stitch and threads stitching wire into machine. Sets trimmer knives to trim three sides of publication to specified size. Starts machine and makes trial run. Readjusts machine setup if necessary, and regulates machine speed. Takes periodic readings of counter and records number of publications produced or examines samples periodically for defects and records number as indicated on counter to determine when problem occurred. Gives directions to crewmembers engaged in feeding and off bearing activities. May feed and off bear machine. May oil, grease, and clean machine parts and make minor repairs to keep machine in working condition. May be designated according to type of stitching machine operated as Saddle-Stitching-Machine Operator (print. & pub.). May set up and operate machine to apply glue to backs of books prior to trimming and be designated Side-Stitching-Machine Operator (print. & pub.). May set up and operate related stitching machines. (references)
	Tends machine that cuts metal fasteners from corrugated metal stripping and drives fasteners into boards across joints to fasten boards together: Positions spool of corrugated metal stripping onto machine spindles and threads end of stripping between clamps of automatic feed driver-head. Positions and tightens machine driver-head above workpiece joint, using wrench. Starts machine, positions workpiece against machine table stop, and depresses pedal to activate machine driver-head and force fastener into workpiece. May be designated according to parts fastened as Box-Top-Stitching-Machine Operator (wood. container); Door-Frame Assembler, Machine (woodworking). (references)
	Tends machine that stitches (staples) edges of plain and corrugated paperboard box blanks to form boxes: Reads production order to determine number of stitches required, turns gauge to specified setting and starts machine. Folds box blank by hand along scored lines or removes folded box blank from folding machine and feeds blank into machine that stitches edges. Inspects completed boxes for defective stitching and records quantity, style, and grade of boxes in production log. (references)
	Tends wire-stitching machine equipped with adjustable table that fastens together pages of pamphlets or magazines: Loads machine with spool of wire and threads wire through machine. Sets table flat for side stitching or tent-shaped for saddle (back) stitching. Positions materials under head of machine and starts machine. Adjusts machine table to accommodate size of materials being stitched. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Anagrams: STITCHER OPERATOR

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