CODE: 680.685-030Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): CRIMPING-MACHINE OPERATOR (textile)

Tends machine that crimps synthetic fibers to increase bulk and resiliency and to facilitate blending with natural fibers: Turns valves to regulate heat and to control pressure of feed rollers and V-shaped stuffing box according to specifications. Starts machine and feeds sliver between rollers that force fibers through stuffing box where they are compressed and discharges crimped fibers into receiving cans. Observes machine and emerging sliver to detect substandard crimping and adjusts steam heat and pressure of feed rollers and stuffing box accordingly. Doffs and replaces full receiving cans.
GOE: 06.04.09 STRENGTH: M GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 3 DLU: 77