Job Description:

• 1) Assembles gripping units that hold bobbins in wooden shuttles and inserts assembled units in shuttles: Removes burrs from edges of slots inside shuttles, using small knife.

• 2) Fastens T-shaped shim to bobbin holder with leather straps and fits grip assembly into slots in shuttle chamber.

• 3) Inserts tapered rod through length of shuttle and grip assembly to align parts, and screws assembled unit to shuttle.

• 4) Measures position of unit in shuttle, using gauges, and adjusts unit to specified position, using handtools.

• 5) Inserts specified bobbin in grip assembly and makes adjustments to obtain specified position and tension of bobbin.

• 6) Repairs damaged grip units by tapping bent parts with hammer.