Job Description:

• 1) Tends bank of machines that automatically knit strands of wire to form mesh tubing: Places spool of wire on frame of machine and inserts flyer spindle in top hole of spool.

• 2) Threads wire through guide on flyer, through pulley of rotating frame, around and under hooks of knitting needles and fastens end to tube roller.

• 3) Slides guide of belt sideways to engage pulley and start machine.

• 4) Observes machine to detect faulty knitting and wire breaks.

• 5) Measures width of mesh tube with ruler to ensure conformance to specifications.

• 6) Stops machine to rethread and tie broken wires, replace spools of wire and remove rolls of mesh tubing.

• 7) Notifies supervisor of repairs or adjustments needed.

• 8) Obtains specified size and type of wire from storeroom.

• 9) Stacks rolls of mesh tubing for pickup.

• 10) Sprays wire with oil, soap suds or other lubricant to reduce friction.