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CODE: 687.685-022Buy the DOT: Download
TITLE(s): TUFTING-MACHINE OPERATOR, SINGLE-NEEDLE (carpet & rug)

Tends single-needle machine that tufts yarn through material to produce rugs: Measures, marks, or traces rug dimensions or outline on backing material (loosely woven fabric or burlap), using tape measure, marking pencil, and rug patterns. Mounts yarn packages on creel spindles and draws ends through guides, tensions, and needle eye. Positions roll of backing on machine brackets at entry end and threads material through feed rollers onto spiked takeup roll. Presses buttons and lever to start machine that inserts tufts in singular rows through material. Observes tufting to detect broken yarn ends and malfunctions. Rethreads broken yarn ends and reports malfunctions to repair personnel. Cuts material with scissors when specified carpeting has been tufted.
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77

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CODE: 687.685-022 Buy the DOT: Download
TITLE(s): TUFTING-MACHINE OPERATOR, SINGLE-NEEDLE (carpet & rug)

Tends single-needle machine that tufts yarn through material to produce rugs: Measures, marks, or traces rug dimensions or outline on backing material (loosely woven fabric or burlap), using tape measure, marking pencil, and rug patterns. Mounts yarn packages on creel spindles and draws ends through guides, tensions, and needle eye. Positions roll of backing on machine brackets at entry end and threads material through feed rollers onto spiked takeup roll. Presses buttons and lever to start machine that inserts tufts in singular rows through material. Observes tufting to detect broken yarn ends and malfunctions. Rethreads broken yarn ends and reports malfunctions to repair personnel. Cuts material with scissors when specified carpeting has been tufted.
GOE: 06.04.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77


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