Job Description:

• 1) Performs any combination of tasks involved in assembly of lampshades and lampshade collars: Applies glue to edges of shade fabric and backs of shade attachments, such as collars, ornaments, and trimmings.

• 2) Folds glued edges of fabric around wire frame, and presses attachments onto fabric.

• 3) Secures shade to frame by stringing cord through shade perforations and lacing cord around frame rings.

• 4) Tapes edges of parchment shades to prevent tearing of parchment.

• 5) Places pattern over shade skirt, marks points of attachment on skirt, and staples skirt to shade.

• 6) Rubs various colored paints on inner and outer surfaces of paper and parchment shades to produce antique finish, using rubber sponge.

• 7) May heat seams in press to set glue.