CODE: 652.685-050Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): MARKING-MACHINE OPERATOR (knitting; tex. prod., nec)

Tends machine that prints identifying information, such as brand names, size, and style onto such products as hosiery, knitted garments, or towels: Reads work order to determine color of ink to use and information to print. Pushes lever to move specified stamp keys into position, attaches rubber typing plate to type holder and inserts type holder into slots of printing head, or inserts slugs in chase of printing plate and turns setscrew to lock printing plate in machine. Spreads ink paste on ink roller of machine or clamps tube of ink in automatic ink dispenser. Places article on bed of machine under printing head. Depresses pedal or flips switch to start machine that transfers printed information from inked plate onto article. Stacks printed article onto worktable. Cleans machine, type slugs, type plate and holder, ink plate and rollers, using cleaning solution, cloth, brush, and airhose. May erase misprints, using tissue paper and ink eradicator.
GOE: 06.04.37 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92543 Printing Press Machine Operators and Tenders