CODE: 582.582-010Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): DYE-RANGE OPERATOR, CLOTH (textile) alternate titles: cloth dyer; dye feeder;

dyeing-machine feeder; dye-range feeder; front tender Operates feed-end of range to dye and dry cloth in open width: Trucks folded cloth to feed-end of machine or pushes roll of cloth onto brackets at scray. Sews cloth end to leader in machine, using portable sewing machine. Turns handwheel to adjust cloth guides. Turns valves to admit dye to dye pad from mixing tank. Sets thermostats to control temperature of dye in padder and hot air in drying box. Starts machines, observes control panel, and turns knobs to synchronize individual motor speeds. Reads yardage clock and records production, lot numbers, and running time. Turns valve to drain used dye from dye pad. Cleans padder and steambox with water hose. May mix dyes [DYE WEIGHER (any industry)] and add chemicals to dye bath. May be designated according to dye used as Indigo-Vat Tender, Cloth (textile).
GOE: 06.02.16 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92714 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders