Job Description:

• 1) Tends steam-heated machine that sets crimp in synthetic fibers used in high-bulk yarns: Lifts cans of sliver onto loading track of machine, by hand or using hoist.

• 2) Starts machine that automatically loads, steams, vacuum dries, and unloads sliver.

• 3) Removes cans of sliver from track on delivery side of machine.

• 4) Feels sliver to determine if moisture has been removed.

• 5) Inserts thermometer in can of sliver periodically to verify that fiber is being heated to specified temperature.