Job Description:

• 1) Selects, laminates, shapes, and finishes woods, plastics, and metals to make archery bows: Selects materials from stock according to customer's specifications, and preshapes parts, using handtools and power tools.

• 2) Applies specified adhesives between parts.

• 3) Assembles parts and places assembled bows in glue press to cure.

• 4) Heats bows in steam box until pliable and clamps bows on form to shape curves and recurves.

• 5) Trims and smooths bows, using handtools and sandpaper.

• 6) Stains, paints, and varnishes bows according to specifications.

• 7) May apply decals to bows.

• 8) May rework or repair damaged bow and be designated Bow Repairer, Custom.

• 9) May make arrows, using die cutter to cut feathers used on arrows.